What does imminency mean?
Imminency means (archaic) imminence.
Imminency
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(archaic) imminence.
Example Sentences
His career as editor had been long enough, however, for him to impress upon the minds of the French public the imminency of the Prussian Peril.
For Mr. Madison the caucus was unanimous, but there was a difference with regard to the Vice-Presidency, then filled by the aged George Clinton of New York, who represented the anti-Virginian wing of the party in power. Mr. Calhoun, in a set speech, opposed the renomination of Governor Clinton, on the ground that in the imminency of a war with England the Republican party ought to present an unbroken front.
Synonyms for imminency
Antonyms for imminency
Related Words
Word Forms
- imminencies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for imminency?
Common synonyms include imminence, impendency, forthcomingness, impendence.
What is the opposite of imminency?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use imminency in a sentence?
His career as editor had been long enough, however, for him to impress upon the minds of the French public the imminency of the Prussian Peril.
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