Imminent

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Etymology

Latin imminent-, imminens, present participle of imminēre to project, threaten, from in- + -minēre (akin to Latin mont-, mons mountain)

Definition

  • 1. Ready to take place; especially : hanging threateningly over one's head <was in imminent danger of being run over>
  • 2. To project or lean over, overhang, impend, be near