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Permissiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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permissiveness

 

[ pəˈmɪsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social behavior

Permissiveness refers to a lenient or tolerant attitude towards certain behaviors or actions, often characterized by a lack of strict rules or regulations. It is the quality of being permissive, allowing freedom or flexibility in decision-making.

Synonyms

flexibility, leniency, tolerance

Examples of usage

  • The permissiveness of the school's dress code led to students wearing inappropriate attire.
  • His permissiveness as a parent resulted in his children having little respect for authority.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

In psychology, permissiveness is a parenting style characterized by high levels of warmth and low levels of control. Parents who exhibit permissive behavior often have few demands and are very responsive to their children's desires.

Synonyms

indulgence, laxity, leniency

Examples of usage

  • Children raised with permissiveness may struggle with self-discipline and boundaries.
  • The permissiveness of the parenting style resulted in the child feeling entitled and lacking in responsibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "permissiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permissividade

🇮🇳 अनुज्ञात्मकता

🇩🇪 Nachgiebigkeit

🇮🇩 permisivitas

🇺🇦 поблажливість

🇵🇱 permisywność

🇯🇵 寛容さ

🇫🇷 permissivité

🇪🇸 permisividad

🇹🇷 müsamaha

🇰🇷 관용

🇸🇦 تسامح

🇨🇿 povolnost

🇸🇰 povoľnosť

🇨🇳 宽容

🇸🇮 popustljivost

🇮🇸 leyfi

🇰🇿 рұқсатшылдық

🇬🇪 დაშვება

🇦🇿 icazəvericilik

🇲🇽 permisividad

Etymology

The word 'permissiveness' originated from the Latin word 'permīssus', which means 'to let go'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the context of social and parenting behaviors. The concept of permissiveness has been studied extensively in psychology and sociology, exploring its impact on individual development and societal norms.

See also: permissible, permission, permissions, permissive, permit, permitted, permitting.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,831, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.