Com
/kɒm/noun
An informal abbreviation for communication, especially in technical, military, or media contexts.
Did you know?“Communication” traces to Latin communicare, meaning “to make common,” linking modern messaging to the ancient language of shared duties, possessions, and ideas.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mey-
“To change, exchange, or move something between people”
Classical Latin
Latin
munus
“A duty, service, gift, or obligation offered to others”
Classical Latin
Latin
communis
“Shared by all; common”
Classical Latin
Latin
communicare
“To make common, share, or impart”
15th Century
English
communication
“The act of imparting or sharing information”
20th Century
English
com
“An informal shortened form of communication”