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

Popular on Variety Ultimately, Ross wanted an aspect of immersion for the audience to experience what the two boys Elwood and Turner were going through. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025

The trip was a whirlwind of cultural immersion, exploring Japan’s politics, economy, history and social challenges. —Eva Kurima, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025

With their immersion in YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, kids have become steeped in a culture in which visibility equals validation. —Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025

For this reason, D&D could never offer the kind of deep immersion achieved by the best fantasy novels. —Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing immersion

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