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OMISSIVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does omissive mean? 

OMISSIVE (adjective)
  The adjective OMISSIVE has 1 sense:

1. characterized by omissionsplay

  Familiarity information: OMISSIVE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OMISSIVE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by omissions

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

omissive crimes

Pertainym:

omission (neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something)

Derivation:

omit (leave undone or leave out)


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