noun
Uncommon
immersion
ih-MUR-shuhn
Immersion (noun) means the act of putting something, or oneself, completely into a liquid. Example: “The baptism involved full immersion in water.”
noun
1
The act of putting something, or oneself, completely into a liquid.
"The baptism involved full immersion in water."
2
Deep involvement in an activity, subject, or experience.
"The study-abroad program offers total language immersion."
"Video games rely heavily on visual immersion to draw players in."
How to use immersion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing fully submerged in liquid, or being fully absorbed in an experience or subject.
Common pairings
language immersion
full immersion
immersion heater
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Word forms
- Plural
- immersions
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Etymology
From Late Latin immersio, meaning "a dipping in," from the verb immergere.
Synonyms
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submersion
dunking
engrossment
absorption
involvement
submergence
ingress
ducking
dousing
submerging
concentration
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for immersion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “immersion” mean?
The word “immersion” means the act of putting something, or oneself, completely into a liquid. In plain terms, being fully submerged in liquid, or being fully absorbed in an experience or subject.
How do you pronounce “immersion”?
“Immersion” is pronounced ih-MUR-shuhn (/ɪˈmɝʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “immersion” in a sentence?
Here is “immersion” used in a sentence: “The baptism involved full immersion in water.”
What part of speech is “immersion”?
“Immersion” is a noun.
Where does the word “immersion” come from?
The word “immersion” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin immersio, meaning "a dipping in," from the verb immergere.
Is “immersion” a common word?
“Immersion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “immersion” have?
“Immersion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of putting something, or oneself, completely into a liquid.
