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Definition of immediacy

immediacy

/ɪˈmiːdiəsi/
im · me · di · a · cy
Adverb:immediately
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Plural:immediacies
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Adjective:immediate
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• noun

1

The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.

Example

"The live broadcast gave the historical event a compelling sense of immediacy."

2

The state or quality of happening, acting, or being required without delay.

Example

"Modern digital communication has accustomed consumers to an unprecedented level of immediacy."

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• Rhymes for immediacy

• Nearby Words

immeasurability
immeasurable
immeasurably
immediacy
immediate
immediately
immemorial

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from 'immediate' plus the suffix '-cy', ultimately deriving from Late Latin 'immediatus' (without anything between), from 'in-' (not) and 'mediatus' (intervening).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Immediacy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/immediacy
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