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Definition of laxness

laxness

/ˈlæk.snəs/
lax · ness
Adverb:laxly
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Plural:laxnesses
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Adjective:lax
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laxness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A lack of strictness, care, or attention to rules, standards, or duties.

Example

"The audit revealed a troubling laxness in the company's financial oversight."

2

The physical condition of being loose, slack, or lacking tension, especially in muscles, ligaments, or joints.

Example

"Physical therapy helped strengthen the shoulder and reduce the laxness of the surrounding ligaments."

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• Nearby Words

laxative
laxity
laxly
laxness
lay
layabout
layaway

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective lax (from Latin laxus, meaning 'loose' or 'spacious') plus the native noun-forming suffix -ness.

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