missive — a written message; a letter, especially a long or official one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written message; a letter, especially a long or official one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪsɪv/
Korean meaning: 서면 메시지, 편지 (특히 길거나 공식적인)
Korean pronunciation: **미**씨브
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still writes lengthy missives instead of short text messages.
- The professor's missive about the final exam was longer than the textbook chapter.
- The diplomatic missive helped prevent the conflict between the two nations.
missive
NOUN//ˈmɪsɪv//
a written message; a letter, especially a long or official one
A diplomat delivers an important sealed missive to the government official
A tiny missive moves the massive, breaks the passive!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin missiva, meaning 'sent' or 'something sent', derived from the past participle of mittere (to send). The word entered English through Old French missive in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still writes lengthy missives instead of short text messages.”
“The professor's missive about the final exam was longer than the textbook chapter.”
“The diplomatic missive helped prevent the conflict between the two nations.”
“She fired off an angry missive to the customer service department.”
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