/imiˈnente/
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Translation
imminent
Word origin
From Latin imminens, the present participle of imminere ('to overhang, threaten'), from in ('over') plus minere ('to project').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- imminere
- English cognates
- imminent, eminent, prominent
Grammar
Masc pluralinminentes
Examples
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The dark sky heralded an imminent storm.
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The company warned of an imminent change in management.
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The train's departure is imminent, run!
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Faced with the imminent danger, everyone left the building.
llegada .
The arrival of winter seemed imminent that year.
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