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Definition of missive

missive

/ˈmɪs.ɪv/
mis · sive
Plural:missives
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Adjective:missive
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1

A written letter or message, especially a long, official, or formal one.

Example

"The CEO issued a lengthy missive to all employees detailing the upcoming structural changes to the company."

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• Nearby Words

mississauga
mississippi river
mississippian
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missouri river
mist
mistletoe

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'missivus' (meaning 'sent'), which stems from 'missus', the past participle of the Latin verb 'mittere' meaning 'to send'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Missive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/missive
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