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ingress

ing·ress

UK/ɪŋˈɡɹɛs/ uncommon us

noun

1.

(astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse

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2.

the act of entering

  • “she made a grand entrance”
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Origin

From Latin ingressus, from the verb ingredior.

Phrases

  • ingress, egress, and regress

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