immersion

noun

im·​mer·​sion i-ˈmər-zhən 

-shən

: the act of immersing or the state of being immersed: such as

a

: absorbing involvement

immersion in politics

b

: instruction based on extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions that are native or pertinent to the object of study

especially : foreign language instruction in which only the language being taught is used

learned French through immersion

c

: baptism by complete submersion of the person in water

Synonyms

• absorption
• attention
• concentration
• engrossment
• enthrallment

Examples of immersion in a Sentence

We were surprised by his complete immersion in the culture of the island.

He learned French through immersion.

I'm taking an immersion course in German.

Recent Examples on the Web

Controls are tight and responsive, and with fun haptic (vibration) feedback and sounds emanating from the DualSense controller to add to the immersion. —Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024

The money will be used for new labs for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education at the school, a Chinese immersion programme, play spaces and a new elementary school that is under construction. —Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

The company uses immersion cooling technology to enhance mining efficiency. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024

Coffee Gator Plus Scoop and Funnel ($16): There’s nothing that unique about Coffee Gator’s glass immersion cold-brew coffee pot. —Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing immersion

• immersion blender
• immersion circulator
• immersion heater
• trine immersion