imminency

/ɪˈmɪnɪntsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being imminent; a situation in which something is about to happen or be done.

“The imminency of a hurricane warning prompted the residents to evacuate the area.”

2. noun

A sense of impending doom or danger.

“The imminency of the deadline added to the team’s stress and anxiety.”

Synonyms

  • imminence
  • imminuteness

Antonyms

  • delay
  • postponement