Root "MIT/MISS": Sending and Transmission
The Latin root "mittere" (to send) appears as "mit" and "miss" in English. From "transmit" to "missionary," this root creates vocabulary about sending, releasing, and missions.
Transmission and Sending
Transmit (send across), emit (send out), remit (send back), submit (send under)—directional sending vocabulary.
Missions and Messengers
Mission (sending), missionary (sent one), message (sent thing), missile (sent projectile)—sent objects and people.
Permission and Admission
Permit (send through), admit (send to), dismiss (send away), omit (send against → leave out)—allowing and removing vocabulary.
Commitment and Promise
Commit (send together), commission (sending together), promise (send forward)—pledge and dedication terminology.
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Conclusion
The "mittere" root shows how "sending" extends from physical dispatch to abstract promises and permissions.
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