immersive

adjective

im·​mer·​sive i-ˈmər-siv How to pronounce immersive (audio)
-ziv
: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something (such as an activity or a real or artificial environment)
… when game designers began creating realistic, immersive game environments such as World of Warcraft.Ethan Gilsdorf
Cameron's vision of a totally immersive alien world required a quantum leap in motion-capture and 3-D technology …Josh Rottenberg
The rise of attachment parenting, with its immersive demands, … has made motherhood a formidable prospect for some women.Lauren Sandler
For a completely immersive Bermudian experience, be sure to grab a ferry to Hamilton and St. George's.Sandra J. Marsian
The game is incredibly immersive, with stunning 3-D graphics and an excellent array of sound effects that bring the Star Trek universe to life.Newsweek
Unlike virtual reality, the viewing environment here is usually not immersive. There are no head-mounted displays. Viewing is done on a more traditional video display.Frank Beacham
immersively adverb
It's an impressive presentation and offers great potential for immersively learning about making a major motion picture. Joseph Szadkowski
immersiveness noun
… you know that the future of movies apparently looks a lot like the present of movies—big expensive, effects-driven action, but updated with high-tech immersiveness. Mark Harris

Examples of immersive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Universal Orlando Resort has been quietly building one of the world’s most immersive and most anticipated theme parks to date, Universal Epic Universe. Plans have been tightly under wraps for years, but Universal Orlando released its first official details on the coming park on Tuesday. Eve Chen, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024 This immersive experience has particular benefits for victims of motorcycle accidents. Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 But Apple hasn’t released new immersive videos at a regular clip. Kevin Roose, New York Times, 11 June 2024 Restaurants, a butcher shop, and The Lodge 30A make for an immersive experience. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for immersive 

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Word History

Etymology

immers(ion) + -ive

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immersive was in 1929

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“Immersive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immersive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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immersive

adjective
im·​mer·​sive im-ˈər-siv How to pronounce immersive (audio)
-ziv
: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption in something (as an activity or a real or artificial environment)
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