immersion
noun/ɪˈmɜrʒən/
Frequency rank: #7,932 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the state of being deeply involved or submerged in something.
Example sentence
Total immersion in the local culture helped her learn the language quickly.
Synonyms & related words
- absorption
- involvement
- engagement
- submersion
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