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Definition of laxative

laxative

/ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/
lax · a · tive
Plural:laxatives
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laxative Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medicine, food, or drink that stimulates or facilitates the evacuation of the bowels.

Example

"The pharmacist recommended a gentle over-the-counter laxative to relieve the patient's occasional constipation."

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• adjective

1

Tending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels.

Example

"Prunes and figs are well known for their natural laxative properties."

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• Rhymes for laxative

• Nearby Words

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lawyerly
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laxity
laxly
laxness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French laxatif, from Late Latin laxativus ('loosening'), derived from Latin laxare ('to loosen or slacken').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Laxative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/laxative
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