Ingress
/ˈɪn.ɡrɛs/noun
The act of entering or the right to enter.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'ingress' was closely associated with the entry of spirits during rituals, marking the threshold between worlds.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ingressus
“to enter, a coming in”
Late Latin
Late Latin
ingressus
“an entering, entrance”
Old French
Old French
ingrès
“entry, a coming in”
Middle English
Middle English
ingress
“the act of entering, an entrance”
Modern English
Modern English
ingress
“the act or process of entering, an entry point”