ingoing I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology: Middle English, from in + going 1.: the act of going in : entrance 2.Britain: a sum paid when taking over a business II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology:in (II) + going 1.: going in < ingoing tide > : entering < ingoing administration > 2.: penetrating, thorough < ingoing mind >