permissif

French

Etymology

From the stem of permission +‎ -if.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛʁ.mi.sif/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -if
  • Homophone: permissifs

Adjective

permissif (feminine permissive, masculine plural permissifs, feminine plural permissives)

  1. permissive, lenient
    Synonym: indulgent

Derived terms

  • permissivement

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