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IMMEDIATE

/ɪˈmiːdɪət/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Occurring or coming suddenly and unexpectedly; not delayed; instantaneous.

    - "The news of his illness came as an immediate shock."
    - "She gave an immediate response to the question."
  • verb

    Do something without delay; give priority to.

    - "The manager immediately addressed the issue."
    - "The ambulance immediately rushed the patient to the hospital."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɪˈmi.di.ət/



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Synonyms

instant , present , indubitable , self-evident , close , nearby
Rhymes
Words rhyming with IMMEDIATE
remediate , contemplate , meditate , animate , determine , adulate
Variants
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immediate , immediate constituent , immediate constituents , immediate family
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'immediatus' meaning 'uninterrupted, unimpeded'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'immediate' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a claim that must be made within a certain time frame.

  2. In mathematics, 'immediate successor' is a term used to describe the next number in a sequence.


Related Concepts
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  1. Instinct: Immediate responses to stimuli, often considered to be innate and unconscious.

  2. Reaction time: The time it takes for an organism to respond to a stimulus.


Culture
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In literature, 'immediate' is often used to describe sudden and dramatic events. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that captures a moment in time. In music, an 'immediate' response might refer to a musician's ability to play a note or chord without hesitation.

How to Memorize "immediate"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a sudden, unexpected event. For example, imagine a fire alarm going off in a classroom.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'immediate' with the idea of something happening suddenly and without delay.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'I'm Maddened By Instantaneous, Sudden Events'.


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