immersion
Americannoun
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an act or instance of immersing.
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state of being deeply engaged or involved; absorption.
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baptism in which the whole body of the person is submerged in the water.
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Also called ingress. Astronomy. the entrance of a heavenly body into an eclipse by another body, an occultation, or a transit.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonimmersion noun
Etymology
Origin of immersion
1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin immersiōn- (stem of immersiō ) a dipping in. See immerse, -ion
Example Sentences
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"It was the immersion in nature and having things that were green around me that made me feel happy, and plants were an escapism," he said.
From BBC
At one point the immersion in words triggered a panic attack, “like I was hearing voices.”
These programs — while useful, innovative and entertaining — never allowed for full-on Spanish-language immersion for viewers, relying heavily on English as their primary tongue.
From Los Angeles Times
With simulated waves, animation tables, and dozens of original sketches on display, a new exhibition in the Oscars museum offers immersion into the aquatic world of "Ponyo," Hayao Miyazaki's cinematic classic.
From Barron's
But the Rams, with their toughness on the field and their immersion in the community, slowly earned Poko’s heart.
From Los Angeles Times
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