lax (Meaning)
lax (s)
lacking in rigor or strictness
emptying easily or excessively
lax (a)
pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')
lacking in firmness or tension; not taut
lax (v. t.)
Not tense, firm, or rigid; loose; slack; as, a lax bandage; lax fiber.
Not strict or stringent; not exact; loose; weak; vague; equivocal.
Having a looseness of the bowels; diarrheal.
lax (n.)
A looseness; diarrhea.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lax
FAQs About the word lax
lacking in rigor or strictness, pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet'), lacking in firmness or tensio
negligent, neglectful, neglecting, lazy,careless, slack, reckless,derelict, disregardful, remiss
meticulous, attentive, punctilious,careful, meticulous, regarding, nonnegligent, attentive, careful, cautious
The school has a lax policy regarding student absences, which is leading to a decline in attendance.
The government's lax regulations on environmental pollution have resulted in severe air and water contamination.
The manager's lax management style led to a decrease in productivity and a rise in employee dissatisfaction.
The lax border security measures allowed illegal immigrants to enter the country with ease.
