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immersion

|im-mer-sion|

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/ɪˈmɜrʒən/

🇬🇧

/ɪˈmɜːʃən/

deep involvement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'immersion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'immersio,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'mergere' meant 'to dip.'

Historical Evolution

'immersio' transformed into the French word 'immersion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'immersion' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to dip into a liquid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deep involvement or absorption.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of immersing or the state of being immersed.

The immersion of the bread in the soup made it soggy.

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Noun 2

deep mental involvement in something.

Her immersion in the project was evident from her dedication.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45