imminent

Meaning

Adjective

about to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

Origin

From the present participle of Latin imminēre, from mineō ("to project, overhang"), related to minae (English menace) and mons (English mount). Compare with eminent.

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