missing
|mis/sing|
B1
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
(miss)
Fail to hit or reach
Etymology
Etymology Information
'missing' originates from the Old English word 'missan,' where 'miss-' meant 'to fail to hit or reach.'
Historical Evolution
'missan' transformed into the Middle English word 'missen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'miss.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fail to hit or reach,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not present or lost.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not present or included when expected or supposed to be.
The keys are missing from the drawer.
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Adjective 2
lost or misplaced.
The missing child was found safe and sound.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39