Adit

Pronunciation: /ˈædɪt/

Definitions of adit

noun a horizontal passage leading into a mine for the purposes of access or drainage

Example Sentences

A1 An adit is a horizontal entrance to a mine.

A2 Miners used an adit to access the underground tunnels.

B1 The adit was reinforced with timber to prevent collapse.

B2 Exploring the adit revealed a network of interconnected passages.

C1 The adit provided ventilation for the entire mining operation.

C2 Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the adit.

Examples of adit in a Sentence

formal The mining company decided to dig a new adit to access the underground ore deposits.

informal Let's explore that adit we found in the forest, it looks interesting!

slang I heard there's a secret adit that leads to a hidden cave, wanna check it out?

figurative The adit to success is paved with hard work and determination.

Grammatical Forms of adit

• past tense: adited
• plural: adits
• comparative: more adit
• superlative: most adit
• present tense: adits
• future tense: will adit
• perfect tense: have adited
• continuous tense: is aditing
• singular: adit
• positive degree: adit
• infinitive: to adit
• gerund: aditing
• participle: adited

Origin and Evolution of adit

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adit' originates from the Latin word 'aditus' meaning 'entrance' or 'access'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adit' has retained its original meaning of a horizontal passage leading into a mine or quarry, but has also been used more broadly to refer to any entrance or access point in various industries and contexts.