| NOUN | attribute | laxness, laxity, remissness, slackness | the quality of being lax and neglectful |
|---|---|---|---|
| state | laxness, laxity | the condition of being physiologically lax |
| Meaning | The quality of being lax and neglectful. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | laxity, remissness, slackness | |
| Broader | negligence, neglect, neglectfulness | The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern |
| Spanish | descuido, laxitud | |
| Catalan | descurança, laxitud | |
| Adjectives | lax | lacking in rigor or strictness |
| Meaning | The condition of being physiologically lax. | |
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| Example | "baths can help the laxness of the bowels" | |
| Synonym | laxity | |
| Broader | condition, status | A state at a particular time |
| Adjectives | lax | lacking in strength or firmness or resilience |
| lax | emptying easily or excessively | |
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