noun
ingress
Ingress (noun) means the act of going into a place.
noun
1
The act of going into a place.
2
The right or permission to go into a place.
"My fingers clawed futilely at the unyielding portal, while my eyes sought in vain for a duplicate of the button which had given us ingress. And then, from unseen lips, a cruel and mocking peal of laughter rang through the desolate place."
— , The Gods of Mars (1913)
"All ingress was prohibited."
3
A door or another way of getting into a place.
4
The point at which the Moon begins to pass into the Earth's shadow during an eclipse, or at which the Sun moves into a zodiac sign, and similar cases.
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Etymology
It derives from Latin ingressus, which comes from the verb ingredior.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ingress?
"ingress" (noun) means the act of going into a place.
What is another word for ingress?
Other words for "ingress" include incoming, entering, entrance, entry, immersion.
What is the opposite of ingress?
The opposite of "ingress" is egress.
What are the different meanings of ingress?
"ingress" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of going into a place; 2. The right or permission to go into a place; 3. A door or another way of getting into a place.
