Admittances

/ədˈmɪtənsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of admittance; instances of allowing someone to enter, or the permission/right to enter a place.

Etymology

From admittance (Latin admittere plus -ance, a suffix creating nouns from verbs meaning 'the act or quality of'). The -ance suffix comes from Latin -antia, parallel to -ence. The plural adds -es.

Kelly Says

Admittance versus admission is a fun distinction: admittance is physical entrance ('I gained admittance to the club'), while admission is broader, including acceptance or acknowledgment ('He made an admission of guilt'). Same Latin root, different nuances!

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