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

Spring equinox sound immersion: Vibe with the season in a relaxing sound immersion focused on growing and evolving, at 11:30am Sunday at Synchronicities in Sandy. —Erin Alberty, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025

With that immersion comes greater intrigue and appreciation for the animals. —Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

This ultrawide beast delivers mind-blowing colors, contrast, and immersion, making every game look unreal. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025

His agency is working with the local university to develop Russian-language immersion courses specially tailored for Westerners. —Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing immersion

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

Rhymes for immersion

• aspersion
• aversion
• conversion
• dispersion
• diversion
• eversion
• excursion
• incursion
• inversion
• perversion
• recursion
• reversion