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imminence

/ˈɪm.ɪ.nəns/
im · mi · nence
Adverb:imminently
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Plural:imminences
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Adjective:imminent
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imminence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or fact of being about to happen or likely to occur very soon.

Example

"The sudden drop in atmospheric pressure signaled the imminence of a severe coastal storm."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Imminence' (something about to happen soon) is frequently confused with its near-homophones 'immanence' (the quality of being inherent or existing within something) and 'eminence' (fame, high rank, or recognized superiority).

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• Nearby Words

immigrate
immigration
immigrator
imminence
imminent
imminently
immobile

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin imminentia, from Latin imminens ('overhanging, impending'), the present participle of imminere ('to overhang or project toward').

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