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laxest

 

[ ˈlæksɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general description

Laxest refers to the superlative form of the adjective 'lax', which means not strict, not careful, or characterized by a lack of attention to detail. When something is described as the laxest, it indicates that it is the least rigorous, the most lenient, or the most relaxed among several options. This term can be applied to rules, regulations, or personal behavior. Using 'laxest' suggests the highest degree of leniency or negligence.

Synonyms

least strict, most careless, most lenient, most relaxed

Examples of usage

  • The laxest rules permitted students to skip classes.
  • Among all the safety protocols, their approach was the laxest.
  • He followed the laxest guidelines during the project.
  • In the competition, she had the laxest strategy, which did not help her win.

Translations

Translations of the word "laxest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais relaxado

🇮🇳 सबसे शिथिल

🇩🇪 am entspanntesten

🇮🇩 paling santai

🇺🇦 найбільш розслаблений

🇵🇱 najbardziej luźny

🇯🇵 最もリラックスした

🇫🇷 le plus détendu

🇪🇸 el más relajado

🇹🇷 en rahat olan

🇰🇷 가장 느슨한

🇸🇦 الأكثر استرخاءً

🇨🇿 nejvíce uvolněný

🇸🇰 najviac uvoľnený

🇨🇳 最放松的

🇸🇮 najbolj sproščen

🇮🇸 mest afslappaður

🇰🇿 ең босаңсыған

🇬🇪 მეტად მოდუნებული

🇦🇿 ən rahat

🇲🇽 el más relajado

Etymology

The word 'lax' originates from the Latin word 'laxus', meaning 'loose' or 'slack'. The term has been adopted into the English language, indicating a sense of looseness or relaxation in rules or standards. 'Laxest' serves as the superlative form of 'lax', used to compare varying levels of strictness or attentiveness. The usage of this term has evolved in academic, social, and professional contexts, often highlighting deviations from expected rigor or authority. The concept of being lax often carries a negative connotation, suggesting irresponsibility or lack of discipline, whether in parenting, management, or education.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,017, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.