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admittedly

/ædˈmɪt.ɪd.li/
ad · mit · ted · ly
Adjective:admitted
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• adverb

1

As must be acknowledged or conceded to be true; used to introduce a concession or qualification.

Example

"Admittedly, the new software has a steep learning curve, but it greatly improves productivity once mastered."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the past-participle adjective 'admitted' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base verb 'admit' derives from Latin 'admittere' ('to allow to enter'), from 'ad-' ('to') and 'mittere' ('to send').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Admittedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/admittedly
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