missa
[ˈmɪs.sa]
In Latin, the word for the physics term 'mass' (the quantity of matter within a body) is missa.
In the context of physics, missa refers to the quantity of matter that a body contains.
Meaning: physics: quantity of matter which a body contains (noun)
Did you know?
- The Latin word missa used for a religious service actually originates from the phrase īte missa est, meaning 'go, the dismissal has been made'.
- The distant Proto-Indo-European root of missa is believed to be *meyth₂-, which meant 'to change' or 'to exchange'.
Examples in context
- Dominus vobiscum.The Lord be with you.
- OremusLet us pray
- Hoc est enim Corpus meumFor this is my Body
- Benedicat vos omnipotens DeusMay almighty God bless you
- Ite, missa estGo forth, the Mass is ended
Example conversation
Marcus and Aurelia are studying physics together.
- MarcusHodiene ad missam imus?Are we going to Mass today?
- AureliaIta, missa hora nona incipit.Yes, the Mass begins at the ninth hour.
- MarcusUbi celebratur, Aurelia?Where is it celebrated, Aurelia?
- AureliaIn ecclesia prope forum.In the church near the forum.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry missa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries missa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
