omission

[ oh-mish-uhn ]

noun

1. the act of omitting.
2. the state of being omitted.
3. something left out, not done, or neglected:

   an important omission in a report.

omission

/ əʊˈmɪʃən /

noun

1. something that has been omitted or neglected
2. the act of omitting or the state of having been omitted

Derived Forms

• oˈmissive, adjective
• oˈmissiveness, noun

Other Words From

• nono·mission noun
• preo·mission noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of omission¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin omissiōn- (stem of omissiō ), equivalent to omiss ( us ) (past participle of omittere to let go; omit ) + -iōn- -ion; mission

Word History and Origins

Origin of omission¹

C14: from Latin omissiō, from omittere to omit

Example Sentences

Archer's omission is eye-catching given his long battle with injuries and stated desire to return to Test cricket.

From BBC

Access journalists lie by omission or lie by minimizing threats.

From Salon

Critics have welcomed the film's unique visual style, calling it "disarmingly joyous" and "oddly charming" - but they've also questioned one of the film's big omissions.

From BBC

Key among the omissions was midfielder Tyler Adams, who has been dealing with a series of injuries during the last two years.

From Los Angeles Times

But in the latest salvo, the Chino board last month approved a “no deception” policy that requires all employees to “be truthful and honest and not misrepresent, either directly or by omission,” to parents.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• breach
• carelessness
• exclusion
• failing
• lapse
• oversight