immersion
noun/ɪˈmɜrʒən/
Frequency rank: #7,932 most common English word
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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