immediacy (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/
Definition
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, or the state of being immediate.
Examples
The live news report created a strong sense of immediacy for the viewers.
She valued the immediacy of direct communication over email.
The artist aimed to capture the immediacy of the moment in her vibrant painting.
How to Use immediacy
- immediacy of something (prepositional phrase)
- The directness or instant nature of a particular thing or situation. — "The immediacy of the threat required a rapid response."
- with immediacy (prepositional phrase)
- In a direct and instant manner. — "The problem needs to be addressed with immediacy."
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