ingoing

1 of 2

noun

1
: the act of going in : entrance
2
British : a sum paid when taking over a business

ingoing

2 of 2

adjective

1
: going in
ingoing tide
: entering
ingoing administration
2
: penetrating, thorough
ingoing mind

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from in + going

Adjective

in entry 2 + going

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“Ingoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingoing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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