HyperDic: laxness

English > 2 senses of the word laxness:
NOUNattributelaxness, laxity, remissness, slacknessthe quality of being lax and neglectful
statelaxness, laxitythe condition of being physiologically lax
English > laxness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being lax and neglectful.
Synonymslaxity, remissness, slackness
Broadernegligence, neglect, neglectfulnessThe trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
Spanishdescuido, laxitud
Catalandescurança, laxitud
Adjectiveslaxlacking in rigor or strictness
English > laxness: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe condition of being physiologically lax.
Example"baths can help the laxness of the bowels"
Synonymlaxity
Broadercondition, statusA state at a particular time
Adjectiveslaxlacking in strength or firmness or resilience
laxemptying easily or excessively

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