Definitions for: Immanent

[adj] (philosophy) of a mental act; occurring entirely within the mind

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: subjective

Antonyms: transeunt, transient

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