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noun im·mer·sion \ i-ˈmər-zhən , -shən \

Definition of immersion

:the act of immersing or the state of being immersed: such as
a :baptism by complete submersion of the person in water
b :absorbing involvement
  • immersion in politics
c :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

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Examples of immersion in a Sentence

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

  2. He learned French through immersion.

  3. I'm taking an immersion course in German.

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First Known Use of immersion

15th century

immersion Synonyms

Synonyms
absorption, concentration, engrossment, enthrallment, attention
Antonyms
inattention
Related Words
fixation, obsession, preoccupation; alertness, application, awareness, consciousness, consideration, heedfulness, intentness, raptness, regard; contemplation, meditation, musing, pondering, rumination
Near Antonyms
absence, absentmindedness, abstractedness, abstraction, detachment, distraction, obliviousness, remoteness, unawareness, unconsciousness, withdrawal; disinterest, indifference, mindlessness, unconcern; befuddlement, bemusement, bewilderment, confusion

IMMERSION Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of immersion for English Language Learners

  • : the act of putting someone or something completely in a liquid or the state of being completely in a liquid

  • : complete involvement in some activity or interest

  • : a method of learning a foreign language by being taught entirely in that language

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