Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [ad-i-tuh m]
- /ˈæd ɪ təm/
- /ə.δeɪ.təm/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [ad-i-tuh m]
- /ˈæd ɪ təm/
Definitions of adytum word
- noun adytum the most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple from which the laity was prohibited 3
- noun adytum the innermost room or shrine in certain old temples, to be entered only by priests 3
- noun adytum a sanctum 3
- noun plural adytum (in ancient worship) a sacred place that the public was forbidden to enter; an inner shrine. 1
- noun plural adytum the most sacred or reserved part of any place of worship. 1
- noun adytum The innermost sanctuary of an ancient Greek temple. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of adytum
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Latin < Greek ádyton (place) not to be entered, equivalent to a- a-6 + -dyton, neuter of -dytos, verbid of dýein to enter
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Adytum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adytum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
adytum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adytum
noun adytum
- sanctuary — a sacred or holy place.
- hideaway — a place to which a person can retreat for safety, privacy, relaxation, or seclusion; refuge: His hideaway is in the mountains.
- shelter — something beneath, behind, or within which a person, animal, or thing is protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.; refuge.
- resort — to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource: to resort to war.
- haven — a harbor or port.
Antonyms for adytum
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with a
- Words starting with ad
- Words starting with ady
- Words starting with adyt
- Words starting with adytu
- Words starting with adytum