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permissive

/pərˈmɪs.ɪv/

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adjective

/pərˈmɪs.ɪv/C1formal
  • ruОписывает человека, общество или правило, которое допускает большую свободу, особенно в поведении или моральных вопросах.

Describes a person, society, or rule that allows a great deal of freedom, especially in behavior or moral matters.

  1. Not restrictive or preventiveB2formal

    Allowing or characterized by a lack of restrictions or preventive measures.

    ruРазрешительный

    • The country has a permissive policy on internet access.
    • A permissive environment can encourage creativity.
    • The new law is more permissive regarding small businesses.

    Synonymseasygoingfreeindulgentlaissez-fairelenientliberalnonrestrictiveopentolerantunrestrictive

    Antonymsauthoritarianprohibitiverepressiverestrictiverigidstrict

  2. Granting permission or lenientB2formal

    Inclined to allow or tolerate behavior that others might forbid; not strict in discipline.

    ruСнисходительный

    • Her parents were very permissive and let her stay out late.
    • The school has a permissive dress code.
    • A permissive attitude can sometimes lead to a lack of boundaries.

    Synonymsaccommodatingeasygoingflexibleforbearingindulgentlaxlenientliberaltolerant

    Antonymsauthoritarianrepressiverestrictiverigidstrict

Forms
  • more permissive comparative form
  • most permissive superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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