admitting
UK: ədˈmɪtɪŋ | US: ədˈmɪtɪŋ
vt. 1. Allowing someone to enter a place or join a group.
vt. 2. Confessing or acknowledging something, often reluctantly.
vi. 3. Granting permission or acceptance (e.g., "The rules admit of no exceptions").
The word "admit" originates from Latin admittere, combining ad- (toward) and mittere (to send). The core idea is "to allow entry" or "send toward acceptance." Over time, it expanded to include abstract meanings like acknowledging truth. The -ing suffix forms the present participle or gerund, indicating ongoing action or state.
The university is admitting fewer students this year due to budget cuts.
She hesitated before admitting her mistake.
The ticket grants you admitting to the museum.
His tone suggested he was admitting defeat.
The policy admits of no flexibility.