imminent
/ˈɪmɪnənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
Adjective
Examples
To courageous, self-reliant men, with confidence in the power of free and fearless reasoning applied through the processes of popular government, no danger flowing from speech can be deemed clear and present unless the incidence of the evil apprehended is so imminent that it may befall before there
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “imminent” mean?
About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
Is “imminent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.