immersion

noun
UK: /ɪˈmɜːʃən/
US: /ɪˈmɜːrʒən/

  1. The state of being completely involved in something.

    1. Her immersion in the game was total.
    2. Complete immersion in the local culture is the best way to learn a language.

  2. The act of putting something completely under water or another liquid.

    1. The priest performed the immersion.
    2. Full immersion of the sensor is required for accurate temperature readings.

  3. A teaching method where students are taught in a second language.

    1. They learn French through immersion.
    2. The school offers an immersion program in Spanish for elementary students.

Synonyms

absorption engrossment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immersion" in English means: The state of being completely involved in something., The act of putting something completely under water or another liquid., A teaching method where students are taught in a second language..

The phonetic transcription of "immersion" is /ɪˈmɜːʃən/ in British English and /ɪˈmɜːrʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "immersion": absorption, engrossment.

Example usage of "immersion": "Her immersion in the game was total.". More examples on the page.