Definition of Permissive
Permissive
per·mis·sive
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(adjective)
tolerant, lenient, or indulgent, not very controlling but rather allowing freedom of behavior, easily granting permission;
e.g. In a permissive society, people are able to do whatever they want.
(adjective)
(legal) optional, allowed if so desired but not made mandatory;
e.g. Membership in the organization was permissive and easy to obtain if people wanted it.
(adjective)
(biology) having conditions that allow or favor particular biological/biochemical processes, especially allowing or promoting the replication and growth of viruses and thus the subsequent infection;
e.g. The cells must be in a permissive environment for the reaction to occur efficiently. Mutated cells are more permissive than healthy ones, so they are more easily infected.
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