How Do You Spell ADIT?

Pronunciation: [ˈadɪt] (IPA)

The word "adit" (/ˈædɪt/) is spelled with an "a" followed by "d-i-t". This term comes from mining terminology and refers to a horizontal entrance into a mine or tunnel. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word indicates that the "a" is pronounced as a short "a" sound (/æ/), and the "d" sound is followed by a short "i" (/ɪ/) and a "t" sound. Proper spelling is crucial in conveying clear communication, especially in technical fields where precision is a must.

ADIT Meaning and Definition

1. An adit is a noun that refers to a horizontal tunnel or passage that provides access to a mine, underground excavation, or a watercourse. Typically, adits are constructed into hillsides or mountainsides to gain entry to mineral deposits or to facilitate drainage.

   This term finds its origins in the Latin word "aditus," meaning "entrance" or "approach." Adits have been utilized by various civilizations throughout history for mining purposes, allowing miners to easily enter and exit a mine or quarry. They serve as primary access points, distinguishing themselves from vertical shafts or inclined tunnels.

   Adits are particularly advantageous in mining operations as they provide a moderate and generally level pathway into the deposit site, allowing for the transport of personnel, equipment, and extracted minerals. Furthermore, adits often act as conduits for ventilation systems, ensuring fresh air circulates and removing hazardous gases or fumes emitted during mining activities.

   In addition to mining, adits have practical applications in the realm of civil engineering and hydrology. They can be used to divert water, create drainage systems, or provide access to underground infrastructure like pipelines or cables. Moreover, adits are occasionally utilized by hikers, spelunkers, or explorers to access caves or other subterranean attractions.

2. An under-ground gallery or tunnel into a mine for carrying off water or for extracting the ore.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ADIT

• wdit
• wadit
• adirt
• atid
• aditty

Etymology of ADIT

The word "adit" originated from the Latin term "aditus", which means "approach" or "entrance". This Latin word comes from the verb "adire", meaning "to go to" or "to approach". Over time, "aditus" evolved into "adit" and was adopted into English in the mid-16th century. The term is used in various fields, particularly in mining, to refer to a horizontal passage or tunnel that provides access to underground workings or deposits.

Similar spelling words for ADIT

• Itadi,
• ADUD,
• outdate,
• outwit,
• wetwood,
• AOTDD,
• AIDAT,
• atout,
• aideed,
• WITWAWDT,
• aoudad,
• idiot,
• EOTAD,
• Iodate,
• Ideat,
• AITOT,
• ADWT,
• EDET,
• edite,
• YHTIOD,
• addiet,
• attuite,
• Whited,
• whitted,
• Woaded,
• atyidae,
• itoite,
• wedded,
• ATA2UD,
• Odetta,
• IDIDI,
• oddity,
• ITEDU,
• UDET,
• utada,
• iodid,
• ADET,
• ATT'D,
• whiteite,
• wadood,
• Eddied,
• ITAT,
• idotea,
• odet,
• Edyta,
• wittite,
• atete,
• adwaita,
• aotidae,
• EODAD,
• Atwite,
• aidit,
• x-outed,
• aditya,
• EDUT,
• udeid,
• wetwet,
• AADAT,
• UDWT,
• ADAT,
• Yedidiah,
• EWADAT,
• adieued,
• weyded,
• Idette,
• IEEETIT,
• editio,
• sa\'adat,
• od'ed,
• adhd,
• IHTET,
• wooded,
• -itude,
• Ootooid,
• widodo,
• audad,
• itutu,
• OHDDD,
• Adhita,
• Witted,
• ETTID,
• edad,
• ODATA,
• Adadah,
• ODATE,
• etude,
• WYDOT,
• eediot,
• adad,
• Outweed,
• weedeat,
• outwood,
• attwood,
• WITAT,
• ADJT-GEN,
• R/UDAT,
• Weetweet,
• IDTTY,
• weeded,
• edit,
• waititi,
• ETAT,
• itude,
• ahdut,
• audet,
• idit,
• UDIT,
• itata,
• etete,
• whiteout,
• udot,
• ADYD,
• ADD/ADHD,
• Yudit,
• watoto,
• ATAT,
• ODOT,
• EUDAT,
• Adyta,
• e-wahdat,
• Atwoode,
• AEDOT,
• aditi,
• watada,
• outwait,
• widowed,
• ADITT,
• Outdid,
• udawatte,
• Odette,
• ITEDO,
• adedy,
• ADTAT,
• wadada,
• Wetted,
• EATITU,
• wihdat,
• ADOT/PF,
• iodide,
• E-EDID,
• atwt,
• Editta,
• awaited,
• Edita,
• yated,
• adedayo,
• aidid,
• added,
• UDITA,
• wideout,
• utuado,
• AUDITEE,
• audiate,
• Atwood,
• weighted,
• atatu,
• al-adid,
• ATOD-C,
• ADTTT,
• EODET,
• AUDID,
• co-edit,
• Adida,
• ATID,
• ADTD,
• Adight,
• wadeite,
• outed,
• i-wahdat,
• Idetta,
• oduduwa,
• idea'd,
• Whetted,
• O4-ETDT,
• yedid,
• odudua,
• Waddied,
• re-added,
• ided,
• adada,
• re-edit,
• idaite,
• ADADO,
• ODED,
• VC-ATOD,
• Widad,
• add to,
• wadded,
• ootid,
• EDOT,
• aetate,
• ADED,
• iodite,
• Waited,
• Yudita,
• AHTEID,
• idiota,
• ADHD-CT,
• wehdat,
• ATTDU,
• WEDAT,
• Waded,
• EDATE,
• ideate,
• IDOT,
• woodhead,
• un-aided,
• yediot,
• audette,
• audit,
• wideeyed,
• EDED,
• aided.

Plural form of ADIT is ADITS