inadmissibly
|in-ad-mis-si-bly|
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/ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbli/
(inadmissible)
not allowable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inadmissibly' originates from the Latin word 'admissibilis,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'missibilis' meant 'able to be sent.'
Historical Evolution
'admissibilis' transformed into the French word 'admissible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'admissible,' with 'inadmissible' forming as its negative counterpart.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to be sent or allowed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not allowed or accepted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not allowed or accepted, especially in a legal context.
The evidence was presented inadmissibly in court.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 14:27
