IMMERSION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

immersion

noun

i-ˈmər-zhən

Definition of immersion

as in concentration

a focusing of the mind on something a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it

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Recent Examples of immersion With her years of research and immersion, Grant notes that burials and grave markers have become so much more personal over the course of time. — Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Occasionally an immersion or countertop blender can be a useful tool for bringing an emulsion back to a stable place. — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026 Samsung 65-Inch Class S90H 4K TV Deal This Samsung TV runs on 128 neural networks and an NQ4 AI Gen3 processor to deliver high-fidelity visuals and unparalleled immersion. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Newer techniques in which cooling occurs directly at the server or chip level include direct liquid cooling (also called direct-to-chip cooling) and immersion cooling. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immersion

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Noun

Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Geneva — Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centuries, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

The Sun enters your 12th House, drawing your attention toward rest, reflection, privacy, unfinished matters, and everything easier to hear when the outside world becomes less demanding.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
If they really can’t be bothered to show some respect then we shouldn’t be bothered enough to give them our attention and money.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Her devices included Onda’s Coolwaves technology for facial contouring, Lumenis radiofrequency for delicate areas, TriLift for facial muscle stimulation and Geneo ultrasound to enhance product absorption.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
In recent skin-absorption studies, the FDA found that 1,4-dioxane can penetrate the skin in trace amounts, especially when applied as a lotion.

— Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

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