Synonyms for

Omission

Verb / əʊˈmɪʃʌn / Another word for omission — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Omission means the act of leaving out or not including something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

skip deletion exclusion neglect overlooking failure oversight non-inclusion elimination disregard omitting forgetting lapse skip slip blunder error mistake flaw defect fault

Synonyms by register

Formal

neglect default nonfeasance oversight

Informal

slip-up miss forgetting

Literary

void lacuna gap

Antonyms

inclusion addition completion insertion incorporation presence attendance

Common collocations

  • deliberate omission
  • accidental omission
  • serious omission
  • major omission
  • complete omission
  • act of omission
  • omission of detail
  • omission from

Word family

noun omission
verb omit
adjective omissive

Usage note

Omission refers to something that has been left out. It can be intentional or unintentional. Be careful not to confuse it with 'commission', which means the act of doing something.

Example sentences

  1. She made an omission in her essay and lost points.
  2. The omission of sugar in the recipe made the cake less sweet.
  3. The omission of your name in the credits was an oversight.
  4. The omission of the word 'not' changed the meaning of the sentence.
  5. The omission of his favorite toy made him sad.

Quotes

  • Omission is a sin.
  • The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.
  • The most common form of despair is not being who you are.

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