immersion

noun

im·​mer·​sion i-ˈmər-zhən 

-shən

: the act of immersing or the state of being immersed: 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

• absorption
• attention
• concentration
• engrossment
• enthrallment

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

Developing a complete change plan would require a deep immersion in the culture of Boeing—both in its headquarters in Virginia and its actual manufacturing plant in Washington. —Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

The area had the feel of immersion in a pool of chilly air. —Martin Weil, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing immersion

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