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admittance
/ˈæd.mɪt.əns/
permission to enter
The museum granted admittance to all visitors with valid tickets.
This shows that admittance was given to those who met the entry requirements.
formal
The act of allowing someone to enter a place or event
Admittance to the concert required a special pass.
This means you needed a special pass to get into the concert.
Often used in formal or official contexts, such as events, institutions, or restricted areas.
formal
The right or permission to enter
The club denied admittance to anyone under 21.
This means people under 21 were not allowed to enter the club.
Can also refer to the physical act of entering or the state of being allowed in.
Collocations
deny admittanceto refuse someone entrygrant admittanceto allow someone to enter
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'admittance' in formal or official contexts. For casual speech, 'entry' or 'access' may be more common.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'admittance', from Old French 'admettre' (to admit), from Latin 'admittere' (to let in).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or official contexts, such as events, institutions, or restricted areas. Can also refer to the physical act of entering or the state of being allowed in.
Word Breakdown
admit
to allow entry
root-ance
the state or condition of
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