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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