egression
/i:'greʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of coming out or going out; emergence: "Egression" refers to the action of exiting or emerging from a place or state.
- The process of becoming apparent or visible: It can also describe something coming into view or becoming manifest.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The egression of the audience from the theater was slow and orderly.
- The sudden egression of sunlight from behind the clouds brightened the entire valley.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Formal Context: Often used in formal, technical, or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation.
- The data tracked the egression of marine life from the coral reef at dusk.
Variants and Related Words
- Egress (noun): An exit or a way out; the act of going out.
- The building's main egress was clearly marked.
- Egress (verb): To go out; to exit.
- The protocol dictates how to safely egress the vehicle.
Synonyms
- Exit: The act of going out of a place.
- Emergence: The process of coming into view or becoming exposed.
- Exodus: A mass departure of people.
Antonyms
- Ingress: The act of entering.
- Entry: The act of going or coming in.
- Arrival: The act of reaching a destination.
Notes
- "Egression" is a less common synonym for "egress" (as a noun). Its usage is primarily formal.
Noun
- the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent