admittatur
|ad-mit-ta-tur|
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/ədˈmɪtətər/
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/ədˈmɪtətə/
formal admission certificate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'admittatur' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'admittatur,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'admittatur' changed from the Latin word 'admittatur' and has been retained in its original form in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be sent toward or admitted,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a formal certificate of admission, especially to a university or college.
He received his admittatur to the university last week.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/11 00:06