nonimmanency
ə 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 transeunt.
3.
Origin:
1525–35; < Late Latin immanent- (stem of immanēns), present participle of immanēre to stay in, equivalent to im- im-1 + man(ēre) to stay + -ent- -ent; see remain
1525–35; < Late Latin immanent- (stem of immanēns), present participle of immanēre to stay in, equivalent to im- im-1 + man(ēre) to stay + -ent- -ent; see remain
Related forms
im·ma·nence, im·ma·nen·cy, noun
im·ma·nent·ly, adverb
non·im·ma·nence, noun
non·im·ma·nen·cy, noun
non·im·ma·nent, adjective
Synonyms
1. innate, inborn, intrinsic.
1. innate, inborn, intrinsic.
Antonyms
1. extrinsic, acquired, superimposed.
1. extrinsic, acquired, superimposed.
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immanent (ˈɪmənənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | existing, operating, or remaining within; inherent |
| 2. | Compare transcendent of or relating to the pantheistic conception of God, as being present throughout the universe |
| [C16: from Latin immanēre to remain in, from | |
| 'immanence | |
| —n | |
| 'immanency | |
| —n | |
| 'immanently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
immanent
"indwelling, inherent," 1530s, via Fr., from L.L. immanens, prp. of L. immanere, from in- "in" + manere "to dwell" (see manor). Contrasted with transcendent.
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