Antonyms for omission


Grammar : Noun
Spell : oh-mish-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈmɪʃ ən


Definition of omission

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Latin omissionem (nominative omissio) "an omitting," noun of action from past participle stem of omittere (see omit). Related: Omissible.
  • noun something forgotten or excluded
Example sentences :
  • I didn't think of the omission myself at the time, but I recalled it later.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • Yet this omission of the only important problem was not the fault of the preacher.
  • Extract from : « Pax Vobiscum » by Henry Drummond
  • It really isn't at all necessary, so the omission need not count.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • The Queen instantly and loudly reminded him of the omission.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs Of The Court Of Marie Antoinette, Queen Of France, Complete » by Madame Campan
  • Yes, I said, thus far we were right; but there was an omission which must now be supplied.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • He did not howl, however, and his late adversary was thankful for the omission.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • It occurred to Rotherby that this was a veiled reproof for the ill manners of the omission.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • “Beg pardon for the omission, Mr. Bolton,” he added, and he smiled boyishly.
  • Extract from : « Once to Every Man » by Larry Evans
  • And truth to say the author of "The Purple Slipper" did not notice his omission.
  • Extract from : « Blue-grass and Broadway » by Maria Thompson Daviess
  • That one omission, however, was enough to secure its failure.
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for omission

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