immanent

Meaning

Adjective

• Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.
• Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
• Existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc. Compare transcendent.
• Taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare emanant, transeunt.
• Being within the limits of experience or knowledge.

Origin

• Entered English around 1530, via French, from Late Latin immanēns, present participle of Latin immanēre, from im- + manēre. Cognate with remain and manor.