ingression

in·gress

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-gres]
- /ˈɪn grɛs/
- /ɪnɡrˈeʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-gres]
- /ˈɪn grɛs/

Definitions of ingression word

noun ingression the act of going in or entering. 1
noun ingression the right to enter. 1
noun ingression a means or place of entering; entryway. 1
noun ingression Astronomy. immersion (def 5). 1
noun ingression The act or process of entering or intruding. 1
noun ingression (metaphysics) The process by which a potentiality enters into actuality. 0

See all 7 definitions of ingression

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Origin of ingression

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin ingressus a going in, commencing, equivalent to ingred-, stem of ingredī to go or step into, commence (see in-2, gradient) + -tus suffix of v. action, with -dt- > -ss-

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Parts of speech for Ingression

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ingression popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

ingression usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ingression

noun ingression

acceptance — Acceptance of an offer or a proposal is the act of saying yes to it or agreeing to it.
access — If you have access to a building or other place, you are able or allowed to go into it.
admittance — Admittance is the act of entering a place or institution or the right to enter it.
confirmation — the act of confirming
designation — A designation is a description, name, or title that is given to someone or something. Designation is the fact of giving that description, name, or title.

All 19 Synonyms of ingression