To leave something out, either by accident or on purpose.
From Latin "omittere" meaning "to let go, neglect, leave out," from "ob-" (away) and "mittere" (to send). It suggests sending something away from the list or group.
What we omit often shapes a story as much as what we include; silence can be a powerful editor. The root idea of "sending away" reminds us that every explanation is also a quiet act of leaving things out.
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