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Synonyms
lax (lăks)

[Middle English, from Latin laxus, loose, lax.]

adjective: lax·er, lax·est. 

  1. Lacking in rigor, strictness, or firmness. See synonyms at negligent
  2. Not taut, firm, or compact; slack. See synonyms at loose
  3. Loose and not easily retained or controlled. Used of bowel movements.
  4. Linguistics Pronounced with the muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed, as the vowel (ĕ) in let.

derivatives

lax·átion
noun
lax́ly
adverb
lax́ness
noun