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 lax lax /ˈlæks/

adjective

  1. () 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
  2. Emptying easily or excessively  ( lax , loose )
    emptying easily or excessively
     Loose bowels
    loose bowels
  3. Lacking in firmness or tension; not taut  ( lax )
    lacking in firmness or tension; not taut
     A lax rope
    a lax rope
  4. (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')