Immanent

Quick meaning: Immanent is an adjective meaning Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.

Meaning

Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.

More Meanings

1. (philosophy) Of something which has always already been.
2. Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
3. Within the limits of experience or knowledge.
4. (philosophy, metaphysics, theology, of a deity) Existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc. Compare transcendent.
5. (philosophy, of a mental act) Taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare emanant, transeunt.

Example Sentences

We are born, as the Apostle says, the children of wrath. It is not an impersonal nature which is guilty, for this would be a contradiction, but persons whose immanent, subjective state is opposed to the character and law of God.

Synonyms for immanent

Depending on context, synonyms include subjective.

Antonyms for immanent

Common opposites include transient, transeunt.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include subjective, inherent, imminent, innate, intrinsic, indwelling.

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