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losses

|loss/es|

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/ˈlɔːsɪz/

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/ˈlɒsɪz/

(loss)

absence or deprivation

Base FormPlural
losslosses
Etymology
Etymology Information

'loss' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'los,' where 'los' meant 'destruction' or 'loss.'

Historical Evolution

'los' changed from Old English word 'los' and eventually became the modern English word 'loss.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'destruction or ruin,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of no longer having something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'loss'.

The company reported significant losses this quarter.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41