Definition

The quality or state of being relaxed or not strict, often leading to carelessness or neglect.

Example

The laxness in the rules allowed students to take advantage of the system.

Conversation

I noticed a lot of laxness in our team’s practices lately.

Yeah, it seems like everyone is a bit more relaxed than usual.

Do you think it affects our performance during games?

Definitely, we need to find a balance between being casual and staying focused.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laxness → It is formed from "lax" (from Latin "laxus", meaning loose or slack) and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "laxness" refers to the quality of being loose or not strict.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lax' meaning loose, and remember that 'laxness' describes the state of being loose or not strict.

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