Meaning
About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
Synonyms
close at hand
near at hand
on the brink
before one’s eyes
on the point
come near
Translations
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɪmɪnənt/
Etymology
From the present participle of Latin imminēre (“to overhang”), from mineō ("to project, overhang"), related to minae (English menace) and mons (English mount). Compare with eminent.
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