Etymology

imminent

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Today it means: About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long. Full definition →

Latin imminēre
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  1. Latin · derived fromimminēre“to overhang”
  2. English todayimminent

From the present participle of Latin imminēre (“to overhang”), from mineō ("to project, overhang"), related to minae (English menace) and mons (English mount). Compare with eminent.

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