re·mis·sive \rə̇ˈmisiv\adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin remissivus, from Latin remissus + -ivus -ive 1.obsolete: remiss 2.: granting or bringing about remission or pardon 3.: causing or permitting abatement 4.: marked by diminution or abatement • re·mis·sive·ly\-sə̇vlē\adverb • re·mis·sive·ness\-sivnə̇s\noun-es