remissible

adjective

re·mis·si·ble ri-ˈmi-sə-bəl

Synonyms of remissible next

: capable of being forgiven

remissible sins

remissibly

ri-ˈmi-sə-blē

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

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The first known use of remissible was in 1577

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“Remissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remissible. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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remissible

adjective

re·mis·si·ble ri-ˈmis-ə-bəl

: capable of being forgiven

remissible sins

remissibly

-blē

adverb

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