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- [ri-mis]
- /rɪˈmɪs/
- /rɪ.ˈmɪ.snəs/
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- [ri-mis]
- /rɪˈmɪs/
Definitions of remissness word
- adjective remissness negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.: He's terribly remiss in his work. 1
- adjective remissness characterized by negligence or carelessness. 1
- adjective remissness lacking force or energy; languid; sluggish. 1
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Origin of remissness
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin remissus (past participle of remittere to send back, slacken, relax); see remit
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Parts of speech for Remissness
noun
adjective
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determiner
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remissness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
remissness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for remissness
noun remissness
- dilatoriness — tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.
- dreaminess — of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.
- drowsiness — half-asleep; sleepy.
- faineance — Also, faineant [fey-nee-uh nt] /ˈfeɪ ni ənt/ (Show IPA). idle; indolent.
- inattention — lack of attention; negligence.
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