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
1
A period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear.
"Her cancer has been in remission for three years."
2
A reduction in a prison sentence, often for good behaviour.
"He was released early thanks to remission for good conduct."
3
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- remissions
- Third person singular
- remissions
- Past tense
- remissioned
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Etymology
From Latin remissio ("a sending back, a lessening"), from remittere ("to remit").
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for remission
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
