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

Finally, the Acer Nitro 27-Inch gaming monitor is 24% off, delivering a high-quality 180Hz curved experience for total immersion. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026

This total immersion is impossible in the digital world, where glimpses to other lives are too fleeting to be deeply experienced. —Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026

The large acreage itself is also part of the estate’s appeal, allowing for privacy and immersion in the natural landscape. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026

However, immersion heating also creates severe mechanical and thermal stress on materials. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026

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