ingressive

[ in-gres-iv ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving ingress.
2. Phonetics. (of a speech sound) produced with air being taken into the mouth, as some clicks ( egressive ).

ingressive

/ ɪnˈɡrɛsɪv /

adjective

1. of or concerning ingress
2. (of a speech sound) pronounced with an inhalation rather than exhalation of breath

noun

1. an ingressive speech sound, such as a Zulu click

Derived Forms

• inˈgressiveness, noun

Other Words From

• in·gressive·ly adverb
• in·gressive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingressive¹

ingress + -ive

Example Sentences

Drawing on category theory, she classifies people as ‘congressive’ — collaborative, emphasizing community and interdependence — or ‘ingressive’: more competitive, prioritizing individualism and independence.

From Nature

Offering insights for my own research into inequity in publishing, Cheng shows how ingressive — sometimes even aggressive — structures of peer review slide easily from constructive criticism to gatekeeping.

From Nature

She writes: “I nurture, encourage and reward congressive behaviour such as curiosity, open-mindedness and collaboration, not ingressive behaviour such as showing off, posturing or belittling others.”

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She highlights the congressive Finnish education system and identifies possible alternatives to ingressive practices in the classroom.

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Cheng enjoins us to consider our place on the congressive–ingressive spectrum, to take time to ensure that our language, actions and priorities reflect non-gendered values.

From Nature