missive in English dictionary

  • missive

    Meanings and definitions of "missive"

    • (formal) A written message; a letter, note or memo.
    • adjective
      Specially sent; intended or prepared to be sent.
    • adjective
      missile
    • noun
      (formal)
      A written message; a letter, note or memo.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      One who is sent; a messenger.
    • a written message
    • noun
      a written message addressed to a person or organization; "mailed an indignant letter to the editor"

    Synonyms of "missive" in English dictionary

    letter, document, text are the top synonyms of "missive" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of missive

    • missive ( plural  missives)
    • missive (not comparable)
    • missive (plural missives)

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