missional

mis·sion

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mish-uh n]
- /ˈmɪʃ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mish-uh n]
- /ˈmɪʃ ən/

Definitions of missional word

noun missional a group or committee of persons sent to a foreign country to conduct negotiations, establish relations, provide scientific and technical assistance, or the like. 1
noun missional the business with which such a group is charged. 1
noun missional any important task or duty that is assigned, allotted, or self-imposed: Our mission is to find the child a safe home. 1
noun missional an important goal or purpose that is accompanied by strong conviction; a calling or vocation: She has finally found her mission in life. 1
noun missional a sending or being sent for some duty or purpose. 1
noun missional those sent. 1

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Origin of missional

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; 1925-30 for def 8; < Latin missiōn- (stem of missiō) a sending off, equivalent to miss(us) (past participle of mittere to send) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Missional

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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missional popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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