im·ma·nent | \ ˈi-mə-nənt 
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\Definition of immanent
1 : indwelling, inherent beauty is not something imposed but something immanent— Anthony Burgess
2 : being within the limits of possible experience or knowledge — compare transcendent
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Synonyms & Antonyms for immanent
Synonyms
- built-in,
- constitutional,
- constitutive,
- essential,
- hardwired,
- inborn,
- inbred,
- indigenous,
- ingrain,
- ingrained
- (also engrained),
- inherent,
- innate,
- integral,
- intrinsic,
- native,
- natural
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The first known use of immanent was in 1535
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