ingoing

[ in-goh-ing ]

adjective

1. going going go in; entering.

ingoing

/ ˈɪnˌɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming or going in; entering

noun

1. often plural English law the sum paid by a new tenant for fixtures left behind by the outgoing tenant
2. another word for ingo

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingoing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; in- ¹, going

Example Sentences

In such cases the preventive (inhibitory) influence of certain ingoing impulses is but too obvious.

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The two thermometers are indicated as T1 and T2 and are inserted in the ingoing and outgoing water respectively.

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The child did not quote his words about the ingoing ferry boat lest he should feel regret at having spoken them.

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Some more choice cigars, and then Mr. Smith's private car was attached to an ingoing train and he departed for Baltimore.

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Their ingoing and outcoming wires end in a collector of circular form shown at F G.

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Related Words

• access
• accession
• admission
• entry