message

Definition

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

Etymology

From Middle English message, from Old French message, from Early Medieval Latin missāticum, derived from Latin mittere (“send”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *meyth₂- (“to exchange”). Partially displaced Old English ærende (whence errand).

Example Sentences

• "We've just received an urgent message from the President."
• "He received a message telling him to update his laptop."
• "I have a message from God unto thee."