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

• 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

Shell’s approach utilizes its new EV-Plus Thermal Fluid in an immersion cooling system. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025

Players can also explore the world and interact with its inhabitants, giving you an unparalleled sense of immersion. —George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025

This touring exhibition offers an engaging immersion into Goodall’s camps and other study sites. —Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025

The emphasis is more on cultural immersion than on K-pop transformations. —Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 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