Remission
/rɪˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe temporary or permanent disappearance of the symptoms of a disease.
/rɪˈmɪʃən/
A lessening of the symptoms of a disease.
The doctor was optimistic that the patient would enter remission.
💡 Simply: Imagine your illness is like a scary monster. Remission is when the monster goes away for a while, or maybe even for good! Your body feels better, and the symptoms aren't bothering you.
👶 For kids: When a sickness gets better for a while.
More Examples
After months of treatment, the cancer went into remission.
The patient's remission was a cause for celebration.
How It's Used
"The patient experienced a complete remission after undergoing chemotherapy."
The cancellation or reduction of a debt, tax, or penalty.
/rɪˈmɪʃən/
Cancellation or forgiveness of a debt, charge, or penalty.
The government offered a remission of taxes for businesses affected by the disaster.
💡 Simply: Imagine you owe someone money. Remission is like the person saying, 'Okay, I'll let you off the hook, you don't have to pay all of it, or maybe any of it!'
👶 For kids: When you don't have to pay a fine or debt anymore.
More Examples
The company requested a remission of the penalty charges.
The judge decided to grant remission on his taxes.
How It's Used
"The judge granted a remission of the fine due to the defendant's financial hardship."
Synonyms
From Latin *remissio* (“a sending back, release”), from *remittere* (“to send back, release”), from *re-* (“back”) + *mittere* (“to send”).
The word 'remission' has been used since the late 14th century, initially with the meaning of sending back or releasing. Its medical usage developed later.
Memory tip
Think of the symptoms 're-missing' in 'remission'.