Immanence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Immanence is a noun meaning The state of being immanent; inherency.
Meaning
The state of being immanent; inherency.
More Meanings
- The state of dwelling within and not extending beyond a given domain.
- (philosophy, metaphysics, theology) The concept of the presence of deity in and throughout the real world; the idea that God is everywhere and in everything. Contrast transcendence.
Example Sentences
Here the conflict between male bonding and the companionship of the transcendent quest versus sexual love and involvement in the immanence of bodily life comes right out into the open.
Word Forms
- immanences
Synonyms for immanence
Depending on context, synonyms include immanency, inherence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include immanency, inherence, inbeing, intrinsicality, inherency, imminence.
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