admittance
|ad-mit-tance|
B2
/ədˈmɪtəns/
allowing entry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'admittance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'admitten,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'admitten' transformed into the modern English word 'admittance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'allowing entry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of allowing someone to enter a place.
The admittance to the club is restricted to members only.
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Noun 2
the right to enter or the permission to enter.
He was granted admittance to the private event.
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