adyta
|a-dy-ta|
C2
/ˈædɪtə/
innermost sanctuary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adyta' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἄδυτον' (aduton), where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'duton' meant 'to enter.'
Historical Evolution
'ἄδυτον' transformed into the Latin word 'adytum,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adyta.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place not to be entered,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'innermost sanctuary.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/08 17:06
