IMMERSION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

immersion

noun

i-ˈmər-zhən

Definition of immersion

as in concentration

a focusing of the mind on something a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it

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Recent Examples of immersion Now the two were off to England for a speedy immersion in country living. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 This price drop gives remote workers, students, and casual gamers a rare opportunity to capture panoramic desktop immersion and fluid motion without standard retail price strain. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 Claire’s opportunities for immersion have been ample given the expanse of the country that has been in her family’s hands for generations. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026 Regal Cinemas, for example, has 4DX auditoriums with multisensory enhancements that bring the film world into the real world with full-body immersion synced up with the on-screen action. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immersion

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Noun

What The Math Says The math of concentration is simple and brutal.

— Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
There are nearly two hundred ministers and vice ministers there, a concentration of senior government and party officials that is unique to Beijing.

— Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

The Moon enters Aries and your 10th House of Career, Reputation, and Responsibility, putting attention on your public role, work, leadership, or visible commitments.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Finally, markets this week paid close attention to news of the passing of former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

By combining central load absorption, multi-axis flexibility, and active retraction control, the Robotrax system offers plant engineers and system integrators a reliable path toward maximizing robot uptime and reducing total operational costs.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
This supports the hypothesis that their coloration likely facilitates more efficient absorption of solar radiation and aids thermoregulation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

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