immanent

  1. Adjective.  Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; inherent; integral; intrinsic; indwelling.
  2. Adjective.  Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
  3. Adjective.  (context, philosophy) existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc. ''Compare'' (term, transcendent) .
  4. Adjective.  (philosophy, of a mental act) Taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare (term, emanant) , (term, transeunt) .
  5. Adjective.  Being within the limits of experience or knowledge.

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