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lax
lax
/ˈlæks/
adjective
(
)
Lacking in rigor or strictness
(
slack
,
lax
)
lacking in rigor or strictness
Such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable
such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable
Lax in attending classes
lax in attending classes
Slack in maintaining discipline
slack in maintaining discipline
Emptying easily or excessively
(
lax
,
loose
)
emptying easily or excessively
Loose bowels
loose bowels
Lacking in firmness or tension; not taut
(
lax
)
lacking in firmness or tension; not taut
A lax rope
a lax rope
(phonetics) pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in 'bet')
(
lax
)
(phonetics) pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in 'bet')
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