permissive — allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈmɪsɪv/
Example Sentences
- The permissive teacher let students eat pizza during math class.
- Some critics argue that permissive gun laws contribute to violence.
- His permissive boss allowed him to work from a hammock on the beach.
permissive
ADJECTIVE[/pərˈmɪsɪv/]
allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior
Her permissive parents let the kids paint the living room walls freely.
Per-Miss-Ive allows everything - permissive chaos!
From submissive to permissive, never dismissive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin permissus, past participle of permittere meaning 'to let through' or 'to allow.' The word literally meant 'something that has been allowed to pass through.'
Breakdown
per- (through/completely) + mitt- (to send/let go) + -ive (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The permissive teacher let students eat pizza during math class.”
“Some critics argue that permissive gun laws contribute to violence.”
“His permissive boss allowed him to work from a hammock on the beach.”
“The permissive dress code allows employees to wear pajamas to work.”
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