imminent

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmɪnənt/

The English word “imminent” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

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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