amissible

adjective

amis·​si·​ble
əˈmisəbəl
: capable of being lost : likely to be lost

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin amissibilis, from Latin amissus (past participle of amittere to lose, send away, from a, ab from + mittere to send) + -ibilis -able

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amissible was in 1672

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“Amissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amissible. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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