Characterized by or expressing resignation, submission, or the relinquishment of something.
From 'demission' + '-ive' (suffix creating adjectives). Combines Latin roots with English adjectival formation to describe qualities of giving up or surrendering.
While 'dismissive' means rudely rejecting someone, 'demissive' is the opposite—it means humbly stepping back, which shows how similar-looking words can have nearly opposite meanings.
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