Dictionary entry

Immanent

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Im″ma‐nent (?), a. [L. immanens, p. pr. of immanere to remain in or near; pref. im- in + manere to remain: cf. F. immanent.] Remaining within; inherent; indwelling; abiding; intrinsic; internal or subjective; hence, limited in activity, agency, or effect, to the subject or associated acts; — opposed to emanant, transitory, transitive, or objective.

A cognition is an immanent act of mind. Sir W. Hamilton.

An immanent power in the life of the world. Hare.