Word of the Day: Immanent

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adjective 1. Existing or operating within; inherent.
2. (Of God) permanently pervading and sustaining the universe.

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EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "Teri's research paper discussed whether altruism is an immanent trait or a learned one."
Play Button "Most nurses I've met have immanent caretaking abilities."
Play Button "The artist explained that this series of paintings explored the immanent qualities of beauty in all stages of life."
Latin, mid-16th century
Why This Word?
This adjective comes directly from the late Latin "immanent," meaning "remaining within." "Immanent" is easily confused with "imminent" and "eminent" since they all sound similar, but each has a distinct usage. "Imminent" refers to something happening soon, while "eminent" describes something that stands out prominently. ...
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