Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
imminent — See eminent and immanent. See eminent, imminent See immanent, imminent … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
immanent — See immanent, imminent … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
immanent — imminent, immanent The more common word imminent, derived from the Latin word minēre ‘to threaten’, means ‘about to happen’ and has connotations of threat or danger. Immanent, derived from the Latin word manēre ‘to remain’, means ‘indwelling,… … Modern English usage
imminent — imminent, immanent The more common word imminent, derived from the Latin word minēre ‘to threaten’, means ‘about to happen’ and has connotations of threat or danger. Immanent, derived from the Latin word manēre ‘to remain’, means ‘indwelling,… … Modern English usage
immanent — , imminent The first means inherent, the second, impending. Neither should be confused with eminent, which means outstanding … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
immanent — imminent … American English homophones
imminent — immanent … American English homophones
immanent — adjective formal 1 a quality that is immanent seems to be naturally present: Hope seems immanent in human nature. 2 God or another spiritual power that is immanent is present everywhere compare eminent, imminent immanence, immanency noun (U) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
imminent — adjective an event that is imminent will happen very soon: A declaration of war now seemed imminent. | The company is now in imminent danger of collapse. compare immanent imminence noun (U) imminently adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
eminent — immanent imminent (?) … English homophone dictionary
