immanation

/ɪmˌmænˈeɪʃən, -ˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of entering or becoming incarnate in a person or body

“The doctrine of the immanation of the Holy Spirit in the world is a central tenet of many Christian denominations.”

2. noun

the incarnation or embodiment of a divine being

“The concept of the immanation of the divine in human form is a recurring theme in mythology and literature.”

3. verb

to become incarnate or embodied in a person or body

“According to the doctrine, God immanates into the world through the incarnation of Jesus Christ.”

Synonyms

  • embodiment
  • incarnation

Antonyms

  • disembodiment