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How to pronounce “permissive”
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- Practice the English pronunciation of permissive with real speech in context.
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- 52 Weeks of Parenting Wisdom
the permissive style of parenting, where there are
- Definition summary
- Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
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How to pronounce permissive
52 Weeks of Parenting Wisdom

the permissive style of parenting, where there are
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A Deep Dive Into “permissive”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
- (of a footpath, bridleway or similar) Open to the public by permission of the landowner.
- (biology) That allows the replication of viruses.
- [Noun]
- (grammar) A grammatical form indicating that an action is permitted by the speaker.
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