of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
A cognition is an immanent act of mind.
source: WordNet 3.0
Remaining within; inherent; indwelling; abiding; intrinsic; internal or subjective; hence, limited in activity, agency, or effect, to the subject or associated acts; -- opposed to emanant, transitory, transitive, or objective.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
of qualities that are spread throughout something
Ambition is immanent in human nature. We think of God as immanent in nature.