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missiva

/misˈsi.va/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

letter, missive

  • a written communication, formal letter, or official dispatch

In a sentence

Il direttore ha risposto alla missiva con una nota ufficiale.

The director replied to the letter with an official note.

Hanno consegnato la missiva riservata direttamente al console.

They delivered the confidential missive directly to the consul.

Non abbiamo ancora ricevuto alcuna missiva dall'ambasciata.

We have not yet received any communication from the embassy.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
missivafeminine · singular
missivefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formal: elevated and literary synonym of 'lettera'.
  • Primarily found in journalistic, diplomatic, bureaucratic, or historical contexts.

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