admittance — the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place, organization, or institution
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place, organization, or institution
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈmɪtəns/
Example Sentences
- The bouncer's admittance standards were so strict that even celebrities got rejected.
- University admittance has become increasingly competitive over the years.
- His admittance that he ate the last piece of pizza caused a family crisis.
admittance
NOUN[/ədˈmɪtəns/]
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place, organization, or institution
The guard refused him admittance to the royal ball without an invitation.
Admittance granted with pittance remittance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'admittere' (to allow, to permit), which combines 'ad' (toward) and 'mittere' (to send). The term evolved to mean allowing someone to enter or gain access, literally 'to send toward' or 'to let in.'
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + mittere (to send) + -ance (noun suffix indicating a state or quality). The suffix -ance transforms the verb into a noun denoting the act or right of admission.
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📝Examples
“The bouncer's admittance standards were so strict that even celebrities got rejected.”
“University admittance has become increasingly competitive over the years.”
“His admittance that he ate the last piece of pizza caused a family crisis.”
“The museum offers free admittance to students on Sundays.”
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