permissive
/pərˈmɪsɪv/
per · mis · sive
pər · ˈmɪs · ɪv
English Definition
adj. allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior
Significado en Español
permisivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoan dung, dễ dãi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “permissive”:
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A
lenient
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B
strict
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C
authoritarian
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D
rigid
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A — lenient.
“permissive” means adj. allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior
Common questions about “permissive”
What does “permissive” mean?
permissive — adj. allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior. In Chinese: 宽容的，放任的.
How do you pronounce “permissive”?
permissive is pronounced /pərˈmɪsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · mis · sive.
Is “permissive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. permissive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
