Definition: The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look, At “losses,” a word that needs a little hook! The dictionary's right, it gives you the key, To what "losses" really mean, for you and me. It says when something vanishes, or slips away, Because of outside forces, day by day. Think of a favorite toy, lost in the street, Or a skill you practiced, now bittersweet. “External causes” – that’s things out of your hand, Like weather, accidents, misunderstood plan. "Misplacement," too, can play its part, A forgotten item, torn right from the heart! It's not just about sadness, a mournful plea, But acknowledging what used to be – you see? So “losses” is a feeling, a shift in your view, Of something that’s gone, and isn’t coming through. Do you have any questions for me today? Let's discuss!