1. [adjective] Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; inherent; integral; intrinsic; indwelling.
2. [adjective] Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
3. [adjective] (philosophy) (metaphysics) (theology) (of a deity) existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc. Compare transcendent.
4. [adjective] (philosophy) (of a mental act) Taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare emanant, transeunt.
5. [adjective] Being within the limits of experience or knowledge.
6. [adjective] Of a mental act performed entirely within the mind; 'a cognition is an immanent act of mind'.
7. [adjective] Of qualities that are spread throughout something; 'ambition is immanent in human nature'; 'we think of God as immanent in nature'.
