admittance
Translation
admittance, entry
Examples
No admittance for unauthorized personnel.
No admittance for unauthorised personnel.
He was refused admittance to the club.
He was refused admittance to the club.
Grammar Patterns
admittance ((to/into sth.)) permission to enter a place He was refused admittance to the club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: access, entry, entrance; Antonyms: exclusion
Etymology
From the verb 'admit' plus '-ance', a suffix that forms nouns of action.
Memory Tips
Picture a sign on a door: 'No Admittance'. This word specifically refers to physical entry. 'Admission' is broader (e.g., admission of guilt, admission fee).