admittedly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.
  2. Signals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

admittedly more admittedly most admittedly

Etymology

From admitted + -ly.

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