adytum

ad·y·tum

A a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ad-i-tuh m]
- /ˈæd ɪ təm/
- /ə.δeɪ.təm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad-i-tuh m]
- /ˈæd ɪ təm/

Definitions of adytum word

noun adytum the most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple from which the laity was prohibited 3
noun adytum the innermost room or shrine in certain old temples, to be entered only by priests 3
noun adytum a sanctum 3
noun plural adytum (in ancient worship) a sacred place that the public was forbidden to enter; an inner shrine. 1
noun plural adytum the most sacred or reserved part of any place of worship. 1
noun adytum The innermost sanctuary of an ancient Greek temple. 1

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Origin of adytum

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 Adytum

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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adytum 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.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for adytum

noun adytum

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.

All 29 Synonyms of adytum

Antonyms for adytum

noun adytum

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.

All 3 Antonyms of adytum

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Synonyms for adytum

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Antonyms for adytum

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