imminency

noun

im·​mi·​nen·​cy ˈi-mə-nən-sē How to pronounce imminency (audio)

Word History

Etymology

immin(ent) or immin(ence) + -ency

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of imminency was in 1665

Dictionary Entries Near imminency

Cite this Entry

“Imminency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imminency. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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