Lax: meaning, definitions and examples

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lax

 

[ lรฆks ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

general description

Lax refers to a state of being loose, relaxed, or not strict. It can describe rules, attitudes, or the physical state of objects. When something is lax, it lacks firmness or discipline.

Synonyms

careless, lenient, relaxed, slack.

Examples of usage

  • The security measures at the event were quite lax.
  • His lax attitude towards studying resulted in low grades.
  • The teacher adopted a lax approach to classroom management.
Context #2 | Noun

informal usage

In informal settings, 'lax' can refer to a style of play or a state of relaxation in activities. It is often used to describe a laid-back atmosphere or attitude.

Synonyms

easygoing, relaxed.

Examples of usage

  • We enjoyed a lax day at the beach.
  • The team's lax performance surprised their coach.

Translations

Translations of the word "lax" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น laxo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lax

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ longgar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ luลบny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lax

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ laxo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevลŸek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š์Šจํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ volnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voฤพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพๅผ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ohlapen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ laus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rbษ™st

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ laxo

Etymology

The word 'lax' originates from the Latin word 'laxus', which means 'loose'. It made its way into Middle English in the late 14th century, retaining its meaning of looseness or slackness. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various contexts, often describing a lack of strictness or preciseness. The evolution reflects societal changes in attitudes towards discipline and structure, where the term has been applied not only to physical characteristics but also to behaviors and policies. In contemporary language, 'lax' has taken on various informal uses, particularly in describing attitudes or atmospheres that are relaxed or easygoing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,517, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.