TechnologySeptember 4, 2026

ingress

IN-gress

Definition

The act of entering, or the capacity to enter, specifically used here to describe how well the device keeps environmental materials out.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'ingressus', the past participle of 'ingredi', meaning to enter or step into. It combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'gradi' (to step).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the glasses' IP54 rating, which protects the internal components against the ingress, or entry, of dust and water.

HTC VIVE Eagle AI glasses launch in Australia for $799

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