Immanence
(noun)
The state or quality of being present within or inherent in something, rather than being separate from it or outside of it.
Origin:
From latin immanere, to remain in.
Examples:
- In philosophy, immanence refers to the belief that God is present within the natural world.
- The concept of immanence is central to certain religious and philosophical traditions, including pantheism and panentheism.
- The poet's words captured the immanence of nature in the city, with birds singing and flowers blooming in the midst of concrete and steel.
- The painter's brushstrokes conveyed the immanence of emotion in every object and scene.
- The musician's compositions reflected the immanence of sorrow and joy in the human experience.