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intermissive

[ in-ter-mis-iv ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by intermission.

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Other Words From

  • unin·ter·missive adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of intermissive1

First recorded in 1580–90; intermiss(ion) + -ive

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Example Sentences

Make pleasure thy recreation or intermissive relaxation, not thy Diana, life, and profession.

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