immersion

noun

im·​mer·​sion i-ˈmər-zhən 

-shən

: the act of immersing or the state of being immersed

immersion in hot water

: such as

a

: absorbing involvement

immersion in politics

b

: instruction based on extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions that are native or pertinent to the object of study

especially : foreign language instruction in which only the language being taught is used

learned French through immersion

c

: baptism by complete submersion of the person in water

Synonyms of immersion

• concentration
• attention
• absorption

Examples of immersion in a Sentence

We were surprised by his complete immersion in the culture of the island.

He learned French through immersion.

I'm taking an immersion course in German.

Recent Examples on the Web

Home to thousands of plants and more than 400 bird species, like the elusive quetzal and scarlet macaw, the region inspires immersion in its varied topography and wildlife. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

Instead, their goal is ground-level immersion. —Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025

Her immersion into cross-cultural divinity takes root on LUX in vanguard beats, searching timbres, and a colossal, sometimes operatic voice, attuned to pop iconoclasts like Bjork (featured on LUX) and Kate Bush. —Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025

PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Deal The PS5 DualSense controller features haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that help increase immersion during gaming. —PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing immersion

• immersion blender
• immersion circulator
• immersion heater
• trine immersion

Rhymes for immersion

• aspersion
• aversion
• conversion
• dispersion
• diversion
• eversion
• excursion
• incursion
• inversion
• perversion
• recursion
• reversion