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imminent

 

[ ˈɪmɪnənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

danger

About to happen, threatening to occur soon. Synonyms: impending, approaching, forthcoming.

Synonyms

approaching, forthcoming, impending

Examples of usage

  • The storm clouds gathered, a sign that a thunderstorm was imminent.
  • The imminent threat of a terrorist attack forced the city to increase security measures.
  • The imminent arrival of the new baby brought excitement to the family.
Context #2 | Adjective

importance

Likely to occur at any moment, significant. Synonyms: inevitable, unavoidable, certain.

Synonyms

certain, inevitable, unavoidable

Examples of usage

  • The imminent decision by the board of directors will determine the future of the company.
  • The imminent release of the new product has generated a lot of buzz in the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "imminent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iminente

🇮🇳 आसन्न

🇩🇪 unmittelbar bevorstehend

🇮🇩 segera

🇺🇦 неминучий

🇵🇱 nieuchronny

🇯🇵 差し迫った

🇫🇷 imminent

🇪🇸 inminente

🇹🇷 yakın

🇰🇷 임박한

🇸🇦 وشيك

🇨🇿 bezprostřední

🇸🇰 bezprostredný

🇨🇳 即将来临的

🇸🇮 neizbežen

🇮🇸 yfirvofandi

🇰🇿 жақын арада

🇬🇪 მომავალი

🇦🇿 yaxınlaşan

🇲🇽 inminente

Etymology

The word 'imminent' originated from the Latin word 'imminere', which means 'to overhang'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of something impending or about to happen has been a significant aspect of human language and communication, reflecting the anticipation and awareness of future events.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,183 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.