TechnologyJuly 5, 2026

missive

/ˈmɪsɪv/

Definition

A formal, often long or official written communication or document.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'missivus,' meaning 'sent,' the word stems from the verb 'mittere,' which means 'to send.' It entered Middle English through the Medieval Latin 'missiva,' initially referring to a letter or dispatch sent to a specific recipient.

In the news

The article refers to a 43,000-word document released by Pope Leo XIV as a 'missive' to illustrate his formal, large-scale appeal to governments regarding AI regulation.

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