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

Modern day visuals create deeper immersion and that realism amplifies the scares as players get sucked into the world. —Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024

The only exception to this rule is those dual language immersion students at Willow Lake since that program cannot be replicated in other elementary schools at the moment, Taylor said. —Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Oct. 2024

These tend more toward full immersion with an experience that seeks to heavily augment the real world with virtual assets and data. —Anshel Sag, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

For students learning English, language immersion is critical. —Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing immersion

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