admission
UK[ədˈmɪʃn]US[ədˈmɪʃn]
n
The act of allowing someone to enter a place or organization.
n
A statement in which you admit that something is true or that you have done something wrong.
n
The money you pay to enter a place.
Morpheme Breakdown
ad
miss
ion
ad
to
miss
send
ion
noun suffix
Etymology
The word 'admission' originates from the Latin verb admittere, meaning "to allow to enter, to let in". This verb itself is a compound of ad- ("to") and mittere ("to send, to let go"). The core logic is one of movement: sending or allowing someone or something toward a point of entry. Over time, the noun form admissio evolved, signifying the act of being allowed entry. This literal sense of physical entry broadened metaphorically in English to encompass the act of allowing entry into an institution (like a school), the fee paid for such entry, and, crucially, the act of "sending forth" or acknowledging a statement or fault—an entry of truth into a conversation.
Analysis
Structure: ad (to) + miss (send) + ion (noun suffix)
- ad: Latin prefix meaning "to, toward, near".
- miss: Latin root from the verb mittere (to send, to let go).
- ion: Latin-derived noun suffix indicating an action, process, or result.
Examples
His admission to the university was a cause for celebration.
She made a startling admission about her role in the incident.
The museum charges a small admission fee.