Laxness

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.

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[Middle English, from Latin laxus, loose, lax; see slg- in Indo-European roots.]

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lax·ation n.

laxly adv.

laxness n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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"