egression in English
- egression⇄egression, noun.
the action of going out; egress.
Egression
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪˈɡrɛʃən/ or /iˈɡrɛʃən/
Definitions
- The act of going out, exiting, or leaving a place.
- A movement outward or away from something.
Usage Examples
- The emergency egression of the building was well-coordinated.
- His sudden egression from the conversation left everyone confused.
- The study focused on the egression of gases from volcanic vents.
Etymology
Derived from Latin egressio, meaning "departure" or "going out," from egredi ("to go out"), composed of e- ("out") + gradi ("to step or walk").
Synonyms
- Exit
- Departure
- Egress
- Way out
Antonyms
- Ingress
- Entry
- Admission
- Access
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | salida | sa-LEE-da |
| French | sortie | sor-TEE |
| German | Ausgang | OWS-gang |
| Hindi | निर्गमन | nirgaman |
| Tamil | வெளியேறு | veḷiyēṟu |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 出口 | chūkǒu |
| Japanese | 出口 | deguchi |
| Arabic | مخرج | makhraj |
| Russian | выход | vykhod |
| Portuguese | saída | sa-EE-da |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪˈɡrɛʃən/
- American English: /iˈɡrɛʃən/
- Australian English: /ɪˈɡrɛʃən/
- Indian English: /iˈɡrɛʃən/
Historical Usage
"Egression" has historically been a less common synonym of "egress" but has been used in legal, scientific, and literary contexts to describe processes of departure, evacuation, or outward movement.
Cultural Nuances
In formal writing, "egression" is sometimes used in legal and technical documents concerning controlled exits or systematic departures. It is also used in scientific discussions about emissions or outflows.
More Information
The word "egression" is rare in modern usage but remains relevant in specialized fields, particularly in environmental sciences, engineering, and law, where it describes structured movements, emissions, or exits.