remissible

adjective

re·​mis·​si·​ble ri-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce remissible (audio)
: capable of being forgiven
remissible sins
remissibly adverb

Examples of remissible in a Sentence

only guilty of remissible sins

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin remissibilis, from Latin remissus, past participle of remittere "to send back, release, relax, waive (a debt, punishment)" + -ibilis -ible — more at remit entry 1

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remissible was in 1577

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Cite this Entry

“Remissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remissible. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

remissible

adjective
re·​mis·​si·​ble ri-ˈmis-ə-bəl How to pronounce remissible (audio)
: capable of being forgiven
remissible sins
remissibly adverb
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