Meaning
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Old French immediat (French immédiat), borrowed from Late Latin immediātus (“without in-between, moderation”), from Latin in + mediātus, perfect passive participle of mediō (“to halve, to be in the middle”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from medius (“middle”). By surface analysis, im- + mediate.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: