immersion
noun
im·mer·sion
i-ˈmər-zhən 
-shən
a
: absorbing involvement
immersion in politics
b
: instruction based on extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions that are native or pertinent to the object of study
especially
: foreign language instruction in which only the language being taught is used
learned French through immersion
c
: baptism by complete submersion of the person in water
Examples of immersion in a Sentence
We were surprised by his complete immersion in the culture of the island.
He learned French through immersion.
I'm taking an immersion course in German.
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The experiential data from brief immersion provides more accurate information than unlimited hypothesizing (a.k.a. overthinking).
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Jennifer Kamara, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
My increasing immersion in the news felt like a transition into adult consciousness.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
One in five people travel specifically to seek out new restaurants or culinary experiences, reminding us that adventure, comfort, and cultural immersion can all be found on our dinner plates.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Plus, its indoor-outdoor design – with sliding barn doors and a shaded patio – offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Kamara, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
My increasing immersion in the news felt like a transition into adult consciousness.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
One in five people travel specifically to seek out new restaurants or culinary experiences, reminding us that adventure, comfort, and cultural immersion can all be found on our dinner plates.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Plus, its indoor-outdoor design – with sliding barn doors and a shaded patio – offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for immersion
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immersion. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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