ingress Meaning & Definition
What Does Ingress Mean?
Ingress is a noun that means the act of entering. It can also mean the power or liberty of entrance or access.
Ingress in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈin-ˌgres/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | entrance, entry and entering |
| Antonyms | discharge, dismissal and ejection |
| Plural | ingresses |
| First known use | 1544 |
Ingress Definition (Noun)
- the act of entering : entrance
the seal prevents ingress of moisture
- the power or liberty of entrance or access
an area with restricted ingress
Synonyms of Ingress
Antonyms of Ingress
Ingress in a Sentence
All ingress was prohibited.
the seal prevents ingress of moisture
an area with restricted ingress
with limited ingress and egress to the freeway, the stadium is the frequent scene of bottlenecks
Word Forms & Grammar
in·gres·sion noun
ingress
ingresses
ingression
ingressions
ingress (countable and uncountable, plural ingresses)
ingress (third-person singular simple present ingresses, present participle ingressing, simple past and past participle ingressed)
Origin of Ingress
Origin 1: Middle English, from Latin ingressus, from ingredi
Origin 2: From Latin ingressus, from the verb ingredior.
First Known Use
circa 1544
How Do You Say Ingress?
Ingress is pronounced /ˈin-ˌgres/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (in).
Questions People Ask About Ingress
What part of speech is ingress?
Ingress is a noun.
What is another word for ingress?
Close synonyms of ingress are entrance, entry and entering. See the full list of ingress synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of ingress?
Antonyms of ingress include discharge, dismissal, ejection and expulsion.
What is the plural of ingress?
The plural of ingress is ingresses.