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

Use a rapid cooling method like immersion in cool water, cold cloths, or packs on the skin. —Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025

Expertise is also slow and costly to acquire, requiring immersion, mentoring, and tons of practice. —David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025

The recommended maximum immersion time is between 15-30 minutes. —Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025

The band gains converts through immersion rather than instilling commitment through instruction or discourse. —Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 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