What is the meaning of lax?

adjective

  • Lacking in rigor or strictness.
    • usage: "such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable"; "lax in attending classes"; "slack in maintaining discipline"
  • Pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e. G., the vowel sound in `bet'. )
  • Lacking in strength or firmness or resilience.
    • usage: "a lax rope"; "a limp handshake"
  • Emptying easily or excessively.
    • usage: "loose bowels"
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