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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) I like it! Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:18:33

Im"ma*nent (?), a. [L. immanens, p. pr. of immanere to remain in or near; pref. im- in + manere to remain: cf. F. immanent.]

Remaining within; inherent; indwelling; abiding; intrinsic; internal or subjective; hence, limited in activity, agency, or effect, to the subject or associated acts; -- opposed to emanant, transitory, transitive, or objective.

A cognition is an immanent act of mind. Sir W. Hamilton.

An immanent power in the life of the world. Hare.

 

© Webster 1913.


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