adj
permissive
Permissive (adj) means giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
adj
1
Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
2
Open to the public by permission of the landowner.
3
That allows the replication of viruses.
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Etymology
From French permissif.
Rhymes for permissive
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What is the meaning of permissive?
"permissive" (adj) means giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
What are the different meanings of permissive?
"permissive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient; 2. Open to the public by permission of the landowner; 3. That allows the replication of viruses.