transmissive

adjective

trans·​mis·​sive tran(t)ˈsmisiv 

traan-, 

-nzˈm-, 

-sēv also -səv

1

: that transmits or serves to transmit

the transmissive function of the nerves

the transmissive powers of a legislature

2

: that is or is capable of being transmitted or derived

transmissive characteristics

Word History

Etymology

Latin transmissus (past participle of transmittere to transmit) + English -ive

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Rhymes for transmissive

• derisive
• dismissive
• emissive
• permissive
• submissive
• missive