Immanence


[im-uh-nuh nt] /ˈɪm ə nənt/

adjective
1.
remaining within; indwelling; inherent.
2.
Philosophy. (of a mental act) taking place within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it.
Compare .
3.
Theology. (of the Deity) indwelling the universe, time, etc.
Compare (def 3).
/ˈɪmənənt/
adjective
1.
existing, operating, or remaining within; inherent
2.
of or relating to the pantheistic conception of God, as being present throughout the universe Compare transcendent (sense 3)
n.

1816; see immanent + -ence. Immanency is from 1650s.
adj.

“indwelling, inherent,” 1530s, via French, from Late Latin immanens, present participle of Latin immanere “to dwell in, remain in,” from assimilated form of in- “into, in, on, upon” (see in- (2)) + manere “to dwell” (see manor). Contrasted with transcendent. Related: Immanently.

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