remission - Master This Word
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remission Word Meanings
- the act of cancelling or giving up a debt
- a reduction of the severity of a disease
- forgiveness or pardon for sins
remission Example Sentences
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remission Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
US
/rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
remission Word Etymology
re- = back, mit = send. Latin 'remissio' → Old French → English. Imagine sending a burden back from where it came, lightening the load.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Remission is a formal term that covers several related ideas: cancelling or reducing a debt; a medical improvement where symptoms abate or a disease enters temporary relief; and forgiveness or pardon granted by authorities. In legal and financial writing it often means the debt is forgiven or reclassified as paid, sometimes after a set period or condition is met. In medicine, 'in remission' describes a state where disease activity is reduced or absent, though not necessarily cured. In religious or ethical contexts, remission can refer to forgiveness for sins. Because these senses are distinct, learners should check the noun's collocations and the surrounding verbs to avoid confusion.
Usage Reminders
- Remission is formal; check context.
- Use 'in remission' for disease.
- Use 'remission of debt' for debt cancellation.
- Use 'grant remission' for official forgiveness.
- Differentiate three senses by context.
Common Misconceptions
- Remission = forgiveness in all senses.
- Remission is only a medical term.
- Remission and remission of tax are the same.
- To remit a debt is the same as forgiving it.
- Remission implies a complete cure.
Thinking Differences
Remission in English spans debt, disease, and forgiveness, often in formal contexts. Learners must distinguish which sense is intended by looking at nouns (debt vs disease), and verbs like grant vs go into, or be in remission.
Learning Tips
- Group related senses (debt, disease, forgiveness).
- Practice fixed phrases: remission of debt, in remission, grant remission.
- Note the formal register and typical documents.
- Learn the common prepositions shown with each sense.
- Distinguish state vs action: 'in remission' vs 'remission of debt'.
- Use authentic examples from contract, medical, and legal texts.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is the word 'remission' used correctly?
A.She received a letter of remission for her hard work.
B.The company gave him a remission for his good behavior.
C.The sun shone brightly after a lengthy round of remission.
D.He went to the doctor for a remission of his essay.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which of the following is a synonym for 'remission'?
A.Amnesty
B.Increase
C.Expansion
D.Strengthen
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'remission'?
A.Surge
B.Amplification
C.Escalation
D.Relief
Step 5: Mastery
How might a cancer patient benefit from a remission of the disease?
A.By experiencing worsening symptoms
B.By undergoing more chemotherapy
C.By having a full recovery
D.By seeking alternative treatment
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