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- [ad-i-tuh m]
- /ˈæd ɪ təm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-i-tuh m]
- /ˈæd ɪ təm/
Definitions of adyta word
- noun plural adyta (in ancient worship) a sacred place that the public was forbidden to enter; an inner shrine. 1
- noun plural adyta the most sacred or reserved part of any place of worship. 1
- noun adyta Plural form of adytum. 1
- noun adyta plural of adytum. 0
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Origin of adyta
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Latin < Greek ádyton (place) not to be entered, equivalent to a- a-6 + -dyton, neuter of -dytos, verbid of dýein to enter
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Parts of speech for Adyta
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adyta popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adyta
noun adyta
- sanctuary — a sacred or holy place.
- hideaway — a place to which a person can retreat for safety, privacy, relaxation, or seclusion; refuge: His hideaway is in the mountains.
- shelter — something beneath, behind, or within which a person, animal, or thing is protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.; refuge.
- resort — to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource: to resort to war.
- haven — a harbor or port.
Antonyms for adyta
noun adyta
- coming — A coming event or time is an event or time that will happen soon.
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- arrival — When a person or vehicle arrives at a place, you can refer to their arrival.
- advances — personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc