immersive

[ih-mur-siv]

adjective

1. noting or relating to digital technology or images that actively engage one's senses and may create an altered mental state.

   immersive media;

   immersive 3D environments.

2. noting or relating to activity that occupies most of one's attention, time, or energy.

   her many years of immersive sociological fieldwork.

3. characterized by or relating to dipping, absorption, or immersion.

immersive

/ ɪˈmɜːsɪv /

adjective

1. providing information or stimulation for a number of senses, not only sight and sound

   immersive television sets

Word History and Origins

Origin of immersive¹

First recorded in 1630–35; immerse ( def. ) + -ive ( def. )

Example Sentences

The cherished 1939 fantasy has been expanded by generative AI to fit the giant parameters of the Las Vegas immersive venue.

From Los Angeles Times

Some fan experiences, such as Top 9 Mini Golf and immersive VR games in the Philadelphia location, will cost money.

From Los Angeles Times

Last Call over the last three years has established itself as one of the more prolific companies on the city’s immersive theater scene, regularly hosting two or three shows per year.

From Los Angeles Times

And it goes beyond food, with "immersive" restaurants.

From BBC

“They had an installation and it was very interactive and immersive. I think pushing the boundaries of that is really fun and innovative.”

From Los Angeles Times