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permissively-managed

|per-mis-sive-ly-man-aged|

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/pərˈmɪsɪvli ˈmænɪdʒd/

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/pəˈmɪsɪvli ˈmænɪdʒd/

(manage)

control and organization

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'permissively-managed' originates from the combination of 'permissive' and 'manage,' where 'permissive' comes from Latin 'permissivus,' meaning 'allowing,' and 'manage' from Italian 'maneggiare,' meaning 'to handle.'

Historical Evolution

'permissive' changed from the Latin word 'permissivus' and 'manage' from the Italian word 'maneggiare,' eventually forming the modern English term 'permissively-managed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'permissive' meant 'allowing,' and 'manage' meant 'to handle,' evolving into the current meaning of 'managed with leniency.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed in a way that allows a lot of freedom or leniency.

The team was permissively-managed, allowing them to explore creative solutions.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 09:37