imminence

[ im-uh-nuhns ]

noun

1. Also imminency. the state or condition of being imminent or impending:

   the imminence of war.

2. something that is imminent, especially an impending evil or danger.

Word History and Origins

Origin of imminence¹

From the Late Latin word imminentia, dating back to 1600–10. See imminent, -ence

Example Sentences

The alternative is it eases as attention turns back to the imminence of the general election and the party political battles each party and each MP running again soon faces.

From BBC

In November, Paramount instituted a change of control provision to protect current high-level executives should a new owner take over, according to Securities and Exchange Commission documents, signaling the imminence of a potential takeover.

From Los Angeles Times

I think I do have a sense of the imminence of the apocalypse but that’s not a new thing for me.

From Los Angeles Times

He regularly misled fans about the media deal’s imminence on numerous occasions, exacerbating the credibility crisis.

From Seattle Times

Before Mr. Biden’s remarks on Friday, conflicting signals abounded about the imminence of an announcement.

From New York Times