Definitions for imminence

imminence im·mi·nence

Spelling: [im-uh-nuh ns]
IPA: /ˈɪm ə nəns/

Imminence is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 87 anagrams from letters in imminence (ceeiimmnn).

Definitions for imminence

noun

  1. Also, imminency. the state or condition of being imminent or impending:
  2. something that is imminent, especially an impending evil or danger.

Origin of imminence

From the Late Latin word imminentia, dating back to 1600-10. See imminent, -ence

Examples for imminence

"Not now," she cried, finding voice and word in the imminence of the peril.

She is baffled, for instance, by the fact that most humans seem to ignore the imminence of death and the strange beauty of life.

Yes,” said she, brightening at the imminence of victory, “and she says she thinks it will be just the thing.

Dim indeed was the light, but his sight was keen, and quickened by the imminence of danger.

There could be no doubt concerning the imminence of the danger.

His insides writhed with helplessness and the imminence of a crash.

She felt the imminence of a disaster greater than that which had already occurred.

There was in the air an imminence of incident, acid and barbed.

She was aware of the imminence of her loss without deploring it.

At a glance the latter understood the extent and the imminence of their danger.

Word Value for imminence
Scrable

15

Words with friends

20

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