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Laxness

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lax  (lks)
adj. lax·er, lax·est
1. Lacking in rigor, strictness, or firmness. See Synonyms at negligent.
2. Not taut, firm, or compact; slack. See Synonyms at loose.
3. Loose and not easily retained or controlled. Used of bowel movements.
4. Linguistics Pronounced with the muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed, as the vowel () in let.
[Middle English, from Latin laxus, loose, lax; see slg- in Indo-European roots.]
lax·ation n.
laxly adv.
laxness n.
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Noun1.laxness - the quality of being lax and neglectful
remissness, laxity, slackness
neglectfulness, negligence, neglect - the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
2.laxness - the condition of being physiologically lax; "baths can help the laxness of the bowels"
laxity
condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
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