missive

Meanings

• noun

  A formal written message or letter, especially one sent by post or by messenger

  - "He sent a missive to the king."
  - "The missive arrived at the embassy this morning."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪsɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with missive
chisel , drizzle , frazzle , muzzle , puzzle

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Missive (en) : A formal written message or letter
   

2. Missive (fr) : A person from the nobility
   

3. Missive (it) : A large, heavy piece of furniture
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Missive (en) : A formal written message or letter
   

2. Missive (fr) : A person from the nobility
   

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Variants

List of all variants of missive that leads to same result
missive , missives

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Forms

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Missives can be singular or plural (missive or missives)

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mittere' meaning 'to send'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'missive' comes from the Latin word 'mittere', which means 'to send'.

2. The term 'missive' was once used to refer to a message sent by a diplomat or ambassador.

3. In the Middle Ages, missives were often sealed with wax and a signet ring to ensure their authenticity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Letter: A written message addressed to a person or organization

2. Telegram: A short message sent by telegraph

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Culture

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In literature, a missive is often used to convey important messages or information between characters, such as in letters or telegrams. In art, missives have been depicted as physical objects, such as scrolls or letters, and have symbolized communication and connection between people.

How to Memorize "missive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a quill pen writing on parchment paper, the ink flowing smoothly to form the letters of a missive.
   - Visualize a messenger delivering a sealed envelope to the intended recipient.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'missive' with the image of a letter or a message.
   - Think of the word 'missive' as a synonym for 'letter' or 'message'.

3. mnemonics
   

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