IMMANENCE

immanence, immanency

(noun) the state of being within or not going beyond a given domain

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

immanence (countable and uncountable, plural immanences)

The state of being immanent; inherency.

The state of dwelling within and not extending beyond a given domain.

(philosophy, metaphysics, theology) The concept of the presence of deity in and throughout the real world; the idea that God is everywhere and in everything. Contrast transcendence.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with imminence or immanant.

Synonyms

• immanency

Source: Wiktionary

Im"ma*nence, Im"ma*nen*cy, n.

Definition: The condition or quality of being immanent; inherence; an indwelling. [Clement] is mainly concerned in enforcing the immanence of God. Christ is everywhere presented by him as Deity indwelling in the world. A. V. G. Allen.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition