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immanent | immanant |

As an adjective immanent

is naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; inherent; integral; intrinsic; indwelling.

As a noun immanant is

(linear algebra) a function or property of a matrix, defined as a generalization of the concepts of determinant and.

immanent

English

Adjective

(en adjective) (wikipedia immanent)
  • Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; inherent; integral; intrinsic; indwelling.
  • Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
  • (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).
  • (philosophy, of a mental act) Taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare (emanant), (transeunt).
  • Being within the limits of experience or knowledge.

    • Related terms

    * immanence, immanency * immanently * immanentize * immanentization

    Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with .

    immanant

    English

    Noun

    (Immanant of a matrix) (en noun)
  • (linear algebra) A function or property of a matrix, defined as a generalization of the concepts of determinant and .

    • Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with .

    See also

    * (projectlink)

    External links

    * Immanant -- from Wolfram MathWorld