Is god an immanent or a transcendent being?
Source: tatoeba (12096800)
Immanent
/ˈɪmənənt/
Synonyms for "immanent" (68 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (14)
accessibleactualas isat handattendantavailablebeingcontemporaneouscontemporarycurrentdeep seateddeep-seatedesoteric
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (20)
Related words (34)
intrinsicinwardinwroughtirreduciblelatestmodernnewon boardon deckon handpresentpresent daypresent-agepresent-daypresent-timeprivateresidentrunningsecretsubjective
Show 11 more words
that bethat istopicalunalienableunchallengeableunquestionableup-to-dateup-to-the-minutewithin callwithin reachwithin sight
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accessible, actual, as is, at hand, attendant.
- Sentence evidence is available for immanent, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "immanent".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "immanent"
Keep "immanent" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "immanent" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "immanent", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "immanent" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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6 entriesCollocations
9 entriesimmanent causationimmanent critiqueimmanent divinityimmanent frameimmanent propertyimmanently embeddedimmanently linkedimmanently presentimmanently related
Inflections
4 entriesmore immanentmore immanentlymost immanentmost immanently
Derivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
Is God the first cause or the immanent cause?
Source: tatoeba (12826930)
However, whether they are gods depends on definition. In many religious traditions, a god isn’t just powerful but also a fundamental source of existence—either creating the universe (transcendent) or embodying it (immanent). Extraterrestrials, no matter how advanced, might still be contingent beings—products of the same cosmic processes as us—rather than the ultimate origin of reality. So, they could be deemed gods by some, but philosophically, they might not fit the full criteria.
Source: tatoeba (13312011)
Extraterrestrials could be seen as gods if their powers dazzle us, but they’d differ from an immanent or transcendent God by being finite, physical beings within the universe, not its root. A hierarchy of beings—us, them, and beyond—fits both religious and speculative frameworks, potentially stretching from the mundane to the near-divine. Whether there’s an ultimate God atop it all, or just an endless progression of "higher" entities, depends on your worldview. What do you think—does the idea of a cosmic pecking order resonate with you, or do you lean toward a singular divine capstone?
Source: tatoeba (13312019)
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "immanent"?
Closest matches include accessible, actual, as is, at hand, attendant.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "immanent"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.