'Immanent' definitions:

Definition of 'immanent'

From: WordNet
adjective
Of a mental act performed entirely within the mind; "a cognition is an immanent act of mind" [syn: immanent, subjective] [ant: transeunt, transient]
adjective
Of qualities that are spread throughout something; "ambition is immanent in human nature"; "we think of God as immanent in nature"

Definition of 'Immanent'

From: GCIDE
  • Immanent \Im"ma*nent\, a. [L. immanens, p. pr. of immanere to remain in or near; pref. im- in + manere to remain: cf. F. immanent.] Remaining within; inherent; indwelling; abiding; intrinsic; internal or subjective; hence, limited in activity, agency, or effect, to the subject or associated acts; -- opposed to emanant, transitory, transitive, or objective. [1913 Webster]
  • A cognition is an immanent act of mind. --Sir W. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]
  • An immanent power in the life of the world. --Hare. [1913 Webster]