English dictionary

imminence

/'/I/m/@/n/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon

noun.state

Synonyms forthcomingness imminency imminentness impendence impendency

Source: WordNet 3.0
The condition or quality of being imminent; a threatening, as of something about to happen. The imminence of any danger or distress.

noun

Source: webster1913