ADJECTIVE

immanent/ɪmaˈnɛnt/immanent; intrinsic; inherent

immanent is a German adjective that means immanent, intrinsic, or inherent. It is pronounced /ɪmaˈnɛnt/.

Definitions

1.existing or remaining within; inherent in something and not coming from outside(philosophy; general)

a.being part of the nature of something; internal

Die Bedeutung des Textes ist nicht von außen herangetragen, sondern immanent.—The meaning of the text is not imposed from without, but is immanent.

b.(philosophy, theology) existing within the world or within the mind, not transcendent

In der philosophischen Diskussion wird zwischen immanenten und transzendenten Prinzipien unterschieden.—In philosophical discourse, a distinction is made between immanent and transcendent principles.

Adjective Forms

Positiveimmanent

Frequently asked questions

What does "immanent" mean in English?
"immanent" means immanent, intrinsic, or inherent. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "immanent"?
"immanent" is pronounced /ɪmaˈnɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "immanent"?
"immanent" is a adjective in German.

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