Omission
/əˈmɪʃ.ən/noun
The act of leaving something out or neglecting to include it.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, omitting certain words or actions could invoke powerful energies, suggesting that what we leave unsaid may hold more power than we think.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
omittere
“To let go, to leave out.”
Old French
Old French
omission
“The act of leaving out.”
14th Century
Middle English
omission
“Failure to do something; neglect.”
Modern English
English
omission
“The act of failing to include something.”