noun Uncommon

remission

rih-MIHSHN

Remission (noun) means a period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear. Example: “Her cancer has been in remission for three years.”

noun

A period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear.

"Her cancer has been in remission for three years."

A reduction in a prison sentence, often for good behaviour.

"He was released early thanks to remission for good conduct."

The forgiveness or cancelling of a debt, fine, or offence.

"The court granted remission of part of the fine."

How to Use Remission

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA lessening or temporary end of something bad — a disease going quiet, a sentence shortened, or a debt forgiven.

Common pairings

in remission cancer remission remission of sentence

Word Forms

remissioned past tense, remissions plural, remissions singular

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Etymology

From Latin remissio ("a sending back, a lessening"), from remittere ("to remit").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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remit absolution remittal remitment subsidence remittance remission of sin

Related Words

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Rhymes for remission

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “remission” mean?

The word “remission” means a period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear. In plain terms, a lessening or temporary end of something bad — a disease going quiet, a sentence shortened, or a debt forgiven.

How do you pronounce “remission”?

“Remission” is pronounced rih-MIHSHN (/ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).

How do you use “remission” in a sentence?

Here is “remission” used in a sentence: “Her cancer has been in remission for three years.”

What part of speech is “remission”?

“Remission” is a noun.

Where does the word “remission” come from?

The word “remission” comes from Latin. From Latin remissio ("a sending back, a lessening"), from remittere ("to remit").

Is “remission” a common word?

“Remission” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “remission” have?

“Remission” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear.

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