remissive

re·mis·sive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-mis-iv]
- /rɪˈmɪs ɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-mis-iv]
- /rɪˈmɪs ɪv/

Definitions of remissive word

adjective remissive characterized by remission or decrease. 1
adjective remissive producing or granting pardon or remission. 1

See all 2 definitions of remissive

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Origin of remissive

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English: bringing about muscle relaxation < Medieval Latin remissīvus. See remiss, -ive

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Parts of speech for Remissive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Remissive

remissive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

remissive usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for remissive

adjective remissive

absolving — Present participle of absolve.
exonerating — Present participle of exonerate.

All 2 Synonyms of remissive