Immersing: meaning, definitions and examples

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immersing

 

[ ɪˈmɜːrsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in water

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest. It often refers to the act of submerging oneself in water.

Synonyms

absorb, engross, engulf

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys immersing herself in books and escaping reality for a while.
  • The artist was completely immersing himself in his latest project, losing track of time.

Translations

Translations of the word "immersing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imersão

🇮🇳 डुबकी लगाना

🇩🇪 Eintauchen

🇮🇩 menyelam

🇺🇦 занурення

🇵🇱 zanurzenie

🇯🇵 浸る

🇫🇷 immersion

🇪🇸 inmersión

🇹🇷 daldırma

🇰🇷 몰입

🇸🇦 انغماس

🇨🇿 ponoření

🇸🇰 ponorenie

🇨🇳 沉浸

🇸🇮 potopitev

🇮🇸 dýfa

🇰🇿 сүңгу

🇬🇪 ჩაძირვა

🇦🇿 batma

🇲🇽 inmersión

Etymology

The word 'immersing' comes from the Latin word 'immersus', which means 'plunged into'. The concept of immersing oneself in water for relaxation or therapy dates back to ancient civilizations, where bathing rituals were an important part of daily life. In modern times, 'immersing' has taken on a broader meaning of deeply involving oneself in any activity or interest.

See also: immersed, immersion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,823, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.