Definition of Permissive

1. Adjective. Not preventive.

Similar to: Bailable
Antonyms: Preventive

2. Adjective. Granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline. "Permissive parents"
Attributes: Permissiveness, Tolerance
Similar to: Indulgent, Lenient, Soft
Derivative terms: Permissiveness, Permit, Permit
Antonyms: Unpermissive

Definition of Permissive

1. a. Permitting; granting leave or liberty.

Definition of Permissive

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Permissive

permethrins
permian
Permian
Permian period
Permic
permillage
permillages
perming
permissibility
permissible
permissibleness
permissible exposure limit
permissibly
permission
permissions
permissive (current term)
permissively
permissiveness
permissiveness
permissive cell
permissive temperature
permissive waste
permit
permits
permitted
permittee
permittees
permitter
permitters
permitting

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