permissive

== English == === Etymology === From French permissif. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pəˈmɪsɪv/ === Adjective === permissive (comparative more permissive, superlative most permissive) Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient. Synonyms: broad-minded, liberal, tolerant; see also Thesaurus:permissive, Thesaurus:lenient (of a footpath, bridleway or similar) Open to the public by permission of the landowner. (biology) That allows the replication of viruses. Antonym: nonpermissive ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === permissive (plural permissives) (grammar) A grammatical form indicating that an action is permitted by the speaker. === Anagrams === impressive == French == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /pɛʁ.mi.siv/ Rhymes: -iv Homophone: permissives === Adjective === permissive feminine singular of permissif == German == === Pronunciation === === Adjective === permissive inflection of permissiv: strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular strong nominative/accusative plural weak nominative all-gender singular weak accusative feminine/neuter singular == Italian == === Adjective === permissive feminine plural of permissivo