omission — the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The teacher noticed several omissions in my homework and asked me to redo it.
- The biggest omission in the pizza order was forgetting the cheese - how do you even do that?
- His omission from the wedding invitation list caused a family drama that lasted months.
omission
NOUN[/əˈmɪʃən/]
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something
A glaring omission on the guest list left his best friend standing outside the wedding.
One omission can destroy the mission and block admission.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin omittere, meaning 'to let go, leave out, or neglect'. The term combines ob- (toward) and mittere (to send), literally meaning 'to send away' or 'to leave undone', which evolved to mean the act of leaving something out or failing to include it.
Breakdown
ob- (toward, against) + mittere (to send) + -ion (noun suffix indicating an action or state). The suffix -ion converts the verb into a noun denoting the act or result of omitting.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher noticed several omissions in my homework and asked me to redo it.”
“The biggest omission in the pizza order was forgetting the cheese - how do you even do that?”
“His omission from the wedding invitation list caused a family drama that lasted months.”
“The recipe's omission of cooking time led to many burnt cookies and disappointed bakers.”
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