Immanent
- Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something.
- Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain.
- (philosophy, metaphysics, theology, of a deity) Existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc.
- (philosophy, of a mental act) 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.
Usage notesEdit
- Not to be confused with imminent (“about to occur”) or immanant (“a certain type of scalar property of a matrix”).