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permissive

/pər'mɪsɪv/ · pərmɪsɪv

Permissive has 3 syllables: per · mis · sive.

per
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mis
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sive
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adjective. Granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline.

adjective. Not preventive.

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