Etymology

immanent

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Today it means: Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic. Full definition →

Late Latin immanēns ← Latin immanēre
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  1. Latin · derived fromimmanēre
  2. Late Latin · derived fromimmanēns
  3. English todayimmanent

Entered English around 1530, via French, from Late Latin immanēns, present participle of Latin immanēre, from im- (“in”) + manēre (“to dwell, remain, stay”). Cognate with remain and manor.

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