admittances
|ad-mit-tan-ces|
B2
/ədˈmɪtənsɪz/
(admittance)
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 or access.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/10 23:51