remission
UK: rɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n | US: rɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n
n. a temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms
n. the cancellation or reduction of a debt, penalty, or obligation
n. (theology) forgiveness of sins
remission = re<back> + miss<send> + ion<noun suffix>
- re: Latin prefix meaning "back" or "again."
- miss: From Latin mittere (to send), retained in English as "miss" (e.g., "mission," "dismiss").
- ion: Noun-forming suffix indicating an action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word "remission" originates from Latin remissio ("a sending back, release"), derived from remittere ("to send back, relax"). The core idea is of "sending back" a burden—whether literal (a debt) or metaphorical (symptoms of illness). Over time, it evolved to encompass medical, legal, and theological contexts, all tied to the concept of relief or release.
The patient's cancer showed signs of remission after treatment.
The bank announced the remission of outstanding loans for small businesses.
In Catholicism, remission of sins is sought through confession.
The judge granted remission of the prisoner's sentence due to good behavior.
Stress reduction can contribute to the remission of chronic pain.