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remiss

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Main Entry:
re·miss 
          Listen to the pronunciation of remiss
Pronunciation:
\ri-ˈmis\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French remis, Latin remissus, from past participle of remittere to send back, relax
Date:
15th century
1 : negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless 2 : showing neglect or inattention : lax
synonyms see negligent
re·miss·ly adverb
re·miss·ness noun


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