IMMINENT


Meaning of IMMINENT in English

■ adjective

1》 about to happen.

2》 archaic overhanging.

Derivatives

imminence noun

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: from L. ~- , imminere 'overhang, impend', from in- 'upon, towards' + minere 'to project'.

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