Meaning of 'lax'

Find the meaning of the word ‘lax’

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Meaning of ‘lax’

4 definitions found.

lax

adjective

emptying easily or excessively

Synonyms: loose

adjective

lacking in rigor or strictness

Example: "such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable"

Synonyms: slack

adjective

lacking in strength or firmness or resilience

Example: "a lax rope"

Synonyms: limp

adjective

pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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