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Synonyms & Similar Words
lenient
tolerant
indulgent
lax
liberal
broad-minded
open-minded
relaxed
easy-going
forgiving
gentle
soft
yielding
acquiescent
compliant
cooperative
accommodating
affable
genial
hospitable
receptive
permissable
unrestrictive
unconstrained
unconfined
unrestricted
free
loose
cavalier
nonchalant
carefree
complacent
condoning
allowing
permitting
granting
approving
endorsing
sanctioning
Meaning of Permissive
The primary meaning of "permissive" is giving permission or allowing something to happen.
Definitions
- Giving permission or allowing something to happen, especially something that is considered wrong or unacceptable
- * Lenient or tolerant in one's attitude or behavior
- * Allowing or characterized by a great deal of freedom
Etymology of Permissive
The word "permissive" originates from the Latin "permissivus," which is derived from "permittere," meaning "to allow" or "to permit"
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, philosophy, and social sciences, to describe attitudes, behaviors, or policies that allow or tolerate certain actions or behaviors
Example Uses
- The permissive attitude of the teacher allowed the students to express themselves freely
- * The new policy is more permissive, allowing employees to work from home
- * The permissive nature of the law has led to an increase in reckless behavior
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
restrictive
prohibitive
strict
rigid
stern
severe
harsh
authoritarian
dictatorial
oppressive
repressive
limiting
constraining
confining
withholding
denying
refusing
rejecting
forbidding
prohibiting
disallowing
preventing
banning
outlawing
suppressing