mission — an important task or duty that is assigned, allotted, or self-imposed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an important task or duty that is assigned, allotted, or self-imposed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My morning mission: finding matching socks in the laundry basket.
- The company's mission is to make the world a better place.
- His mission to eat pizza in every country failed when he became lactose intolerant.
mission
NOUN[/ˈmɪʃən/]
an important task or duty that is assigned, allotted, or self-imposed
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Mission derives from Latin mittere, meaning 'to send.' The word evolved through Medieval Latin missio, originally denoting the dispatch or sending of missionaries for religious propagation. Over time, it broadened to encompass any task, duty, or purpose assigned to an individual or organization.
Breakdown
mitt- (send, from Latin mittere) + -ion (act or process of). The suffix -ion transforms the verb into a noun denoting the action or result of sending.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My morning mission: finding matching socks in the laundry basket.”
“The company's mission is to make the world a better place.”
“His mission to eat pizza in every country failed when he became lactose intolerant.”
“The diplomatic mission successfully negotiated the peace treaty.”
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