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/
Korean meaning: 허용적인, 관대한, 너무 자유롭게 허락하는
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**미**시브
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
A permissive parent allows children to create chaos throughout the living room
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From submissive to permissive, never dismissive!
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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.'
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“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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