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

Most consumer headsets rely only on vibration, which quickly breaks immersion when users attempt to interact with virtual objects. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025

The serene new Ojas Wellness Center offers holistic experiences, hydrotherapy immersions, and treatments using cutting-edge technology. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

The next best thing to full immersion in fall foliage is embracing its earth-tone color palette, and celebrities like Taylor Swift and Kate Middleton are already getting a head start with their plaid outfits. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

At Primer Academia de ABC, the day starts with hugs, high-fives and a full immersion into a second language, whether students speak Spanish at home or are hearing it for the first time. —Sandy Mazza, Nashville Tennessean, 20 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