remission
Translation
remission, abatement, pardon
Examples
The cancer is in remission.
The cancer is in remission.
He received a remission of his sentence.
He received a remission of his sentence.
Grammar Patterns
((in remission)) in a state where a disease is less active The cancer is in remission.
((remission of sth.)) the cancellation of (sth.) He asked for a remission of his fine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abatement, pardon, forgiveness; Antonyms: relapse, recurrence
Etymology
From Latin 'remittere' (to send back), from 're-' (back) + 'mittere' (to send). The idea is 'sending back' a disease or a debt.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'mission' of the illness being sent 'back' ('re-'). It's on a break.