What is another word for imminency?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪmɪnənsi] (IPA)

Imminency is a word that is often used to describe the state or quality of being imminent, which means something that is about to happen or likely to occur soon. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of imminency that convey similar meanings, including urgency, imminence, closeness, proximity, immediacy, nearness, impendingness, and forthcomingness. Each of these synonyms highlights the sense of urgency and impending nature of a situation, suggesting that something important or significant is about to happen. Whether one chooses to use imminency or one of its synonyms, the word conveys a sense of anticipation and readiness for what is to come.

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What are the hypernyms for Imminency?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Imminency

The Japanese commander had no time to call for help, and before he realized the imminency of the danger Pingshang was attacked.
"Japan"
David Murray
His career as editor had been long enough, however, for him to impress upon the minds of the French public the imminency of the Prussian Peril.
"Fighting France"
Stephane Lauzanne
The females had buried their faces in the folds of the vestments and clothes on which they were sitting; nor did even the governess raise her countenance until twice assured by her companion that the imminency of the risk was past.
"The Red Rover"
James Fenimore Cooper

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