readmission
UK[ˌriːədˈmɪʃn]US[ˌriːədˈmɪʃn]
n
The act of allowing someone to join a group, organization, or institution again, or the fact of being allowed to do this.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
ad
mission
re
again
ad
to
mission
sending
Etymology
The word 'readmission' is a layered construction built upon the Latin verb mittere, meaning "to send". From this root, the noun 'mission' evolved, denoting the act of sending. The prefix 'ad-' (meaning "to") was attached to form 'admission', literally "a sending to" or "allowance to enter". Finally, the prefix 're-' (meaning "again") was added to the front, creating the modern term 'readmission'. This etymological journey logically maps to its current meaning: the act of sending or allowing someone to enter a place or organization for a second or subsequent time.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + ad (to) + mission (sending)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
ad: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "to", "toward", or "near".
mission: From Latin missionem (a sending, despatching), from the root mittere (to send). In this word, it functions as the core noun meaning "the act of sending in or allowing entry".
Examples
His readmission to the university was granted after a successful appeal.
The hospital has a strict policy regarding the readmission of patients within 30 days.
The committee will review her application for readmission to the professional association.