Egression

/ɛˈɡrɛʃən/ noun

Definition

The act or process of going out or exiting; departure or emergence.

Etymology

From Latin egressio (noun form from egredi 'to go out'); the suffix -ion forms nouns from verbs in Latin and is retained in English.

Kelly Says

Egression appears in specialized contexts like astronomy (a star's egression from shadow) and architecture, where it's more official than 'exit' and implies careful, measured movement rather than quick departure.

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