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Immanent (Not to be confused with immanant, a mathematical portmanteau of 'permanent' & 'determinant', a function of matrix that generalizes the concept of determinant such as the immanant of a matrix. In Linear algebra, the permanent of a matrix is a function of a matrix related to the Determinant. Immanant redirects here it should not be confused with the philosophical Immanent. ) may refer to:

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immanent

-adjective

  1. Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; inherent; integral; intrinsic; indwelling.
  2. Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
  3. (philosophy, metaphysics, theology) (of Deity) existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc. Compare transcendent.
  4. (philosophy) (of a mental act) taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare emanant, transeunt.
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