Immersion: meaning, definitions and examples

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immersion

 

[ ɪˈmɜːrʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

language learning

The act of immersing oneself in a foreign language environment to facilitate learning.

Synonyms

engulfment, submersion

Examples of usage

  • She achieved fluency in Spanish through immersion in a Spanish-speaking country.
  • Immersion programs are popular among students looking to improve their language skills.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A technique used in virtual reality (VR) to create a sense of being fully surrounded by a computer-generated environment.

Synonyms

absorption, engrossment

Examples of usage

  • The VR game provides a sense of immersion by placing the player in a realistic digital world.
  • Immersive technologies are revolutionizing the way we experience entertainment.
Context #3 | Noun

liquid

The action of submerging something completely in a liquid.

Synonyms

dipping, submersion

Examples of usage

  • The immersion of the ingredients in the sauce enhanced the flavor of the dish.
  • The immersion of the metal in water led to corrosion.

Translations

Translations of the word "immersion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imersão

🇮🇳 डूबना

🇩🇪 Eintauchen

🇮🇩 perendaman

🇺🇦 занурення

🇵🇱 zanurzenie

🇯🇵 没入

🇫🇷 immersion

🇪🇸 inmersión

🇹🇷 daldırma

🇰🇷 몰입

🇸🇦 غمر

🇨🇿 ponoření

🇸🇰 ponorenie

🇨🇳 沉浸

🇸🇮 potopitev

🇮🇸 áhygð

🇰🇿 сүңгу

🇬🇪 ჩაძირვა

🇦🇿 batırma

🇲🇽 inmersión

Etymology

The word 'immersion' originates from the Latin word 'immersio', which means 'a plunging into'. The concept of immersion has been used in various contexts throughout history, from religious ceremonies involving baptism to modern-day technology like virtual reality. The idea of immersing oneself fully in an experience or environment remains a powerful and transformative concept.

See also: immersed, immersing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,463, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.