pre-admission
|pre-ad-mis-sion|
B2
/priː-ədˈmɪʃən/
(admission)
entry or acknowledgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-admission' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'admission' from Latin 'admissio', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'mittere' meant 'send'.
Historical Evolution
'admissio' transformed into the Old French word 'admission', and eventually became the modern English word 'admission'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of allowing to enter', but over time it evolved to include the period or process before entry.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or period before being formally accepted into an institution or program.
The university requires a pre-admission interview for all applicants.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 18:10