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laxer

 

[ ˈlæksər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general usage

The term 'laxer' is used to describe something that is more lenient or less strict. It can refer to rules, regulations, or attitudes that are not as rigid or controlling as before. In various contexts, a laxer approach may allow for more freedom and flexibility, which can encourage creativity or reduce stress. However, it can also lead to a lack of discipline or order if applied inappropriately.

Synonyms

less strict, more lenient, more relaxed

Examples of usage

  • The laxer rules allowed students to express themselves more freely.
  • His laxer attitude toward deadlines sometimes caused chaos in the office.
  • After the policy review, the committee implemented a laxer approach to compliance.

Translations

Translations of the word "laxer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais relaxado

🇮🇳 कम कड़ा

🇩🇪 lockerer

🇮🇩 lebih longgar

🇺🇦 більш розслаблений

🇵🇱 luźniejszy

🇯🇵 より緩い

🇫🇷 plus relâché

🇪🇸 más relajado

🇹🇷 daha gevşek

🇰🇷 더 느슨한

🇸🇦 أكثر استرخاءً

🇨🇿 uvolněnější

🇸🇰 uvoľnenejší

🇨🇳 更放松的

🇸🇮 bolj sproščen

🇮🇸 más slaka

🇰🇿 бұлшық етті

🇬🇪 უფრო შერბილებული

🇦🇿 daha rahat

🇲🇽 más relajado

Word origin

The word 'laxer' stems from the root word 'lax', which originated from the Latin word 'laxus', meaning 'loose' or 'slack'. This Latin term made its way into Middle English in the form 'lax', where it carried similar meanings related to looseness or flexibility. Over time, 'lax' began to be used in various contexts, particularly in legal and educational domains, to describe a lack of strictness or rigor. The comparative form 'laxer' emerged as a natural grammatical evolution, allowing for comparative distinctions in degrees of laxer attitudes or policies. The adoption of 'laxer' aligns with various social and cultural shifts towards more relaxed standards and practices, especially in modern societal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,025, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.