inadmissible
|in-ad-mis-si-ble|
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/ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/
not allowable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inadmissible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadmissibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'admissibilis' meant 'allowable.'
Historical Evolution
'inadmissibilis' transformed into the French word 'inadmissible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadmissible' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not allowable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not allowed or accepted, especially in a court of law.
The evidence was deemed inadmissible by the judge.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 10:36