For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.  The gear is immanent in a car.

Analyze the question: You need the word opposite in meaning to "immanent" in the sentence "The gear is immanent in a car."

Explain the concept: "Immanent" (not to be confused with "imminent") means existing within, inherent, or operating within something. A gear is an inherent part of a car, so it exists inside the car.

The opposite of immanent is transcendent, which means existing beyond or outside something, going past its limits.

Step-by-step solution:

1. Meaning of immanent: inherent, indwelling, existing within.
2. Check each option: • A. available: means obtainable or accessible. It is not the opposite of "within". • B. necessary: means required. It is not an opposite, and actually fits the sentence loosely. • C. functional: means working or operational. It is not an opposite either. • D. transcendent: means beyond or outside, the direct antonym of immanent.
3. Only D contrasts "within" with "beyond".

Answer: D. transcendent

Exam tip: Do not confuse the look-alike words:

• Immanent = inside, inherent (think "in" for inside)
• Imminent = about to happen
• Eminent = famous or distinguished

When you see an unfamiliar word in an opposite-meaning question, break it down. "Im-" here resembles "in-" (within), and its opposite will suggest "beyond" or "outside", which points straight to transcendent.