loss
UK: lɒs | US: lɔːs
n. the fact or process of losing something or someone
n. the amount by which something is reduced or removed (e.g., financial loss)
n. a feeling of grief or deprivation after losing someone/something
loss = los<lost> + s<noun suffix>
- los<lost>: Derived from Old English los, meaning "destruction" or "ruin," related to lēosan ("to lose").
- s<noun suffix>: A nominalizing suffix forming abstract nouns from verbs or adjectives.
Etymology Origin:
The word loss traces back to Old English los, rooted in Proto-Germanic lausa- (loose, lost). It evolved from the concept of "being separated or destroyed" to its modern sense of "the state of no longer having something." The addition of the -s suffix solidified its role as a noun, distinguishing it from the verb lose.
The company reported a significant financial loss last quarter.
She felt a deep sense of loss after her pet passed away.
The loss of habitat threatens many endangered species.
His sudden departure was a great loss to the team.
Insurance can help cover the loss in case of theft.