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ad•y•tum
(ad′i təm),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ta (-tə).USA pronunciation
- Ancient History(in ancient worship) a sacred place that the public was forbidden to enter;
an inner shrine. - the most sacred or reserved part of any place of worship.
- Greek ádyton (place) not to be entered, equivalent. to a- a-6 + -dyton, neuter of -dytos, verbid of dýein to enter
- Latin
- 1665–75
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