laxity

Meanings

• noun

  The state or quality of being lax or unstrict; freedom from rigor or restraint.

  - "The doctor advised against excessive laxity in his patient's diet."
  - "The company's laxity in enforcing deadlines led to missed opportunities."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with laxity
exility , vacility , facility

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Variants

List of all variants of laxity that leads to same result
laxities , laxity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'laxus' meaning loose or slack.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'laxity' is often used in the context of astronomy to describe the degree of eccentricity in the orbit of a celestial body.

2. In the medical field, laxity is used to describe a condition where the muscles or connective tissues have lost their elasticity, leading to conditions such as sagging skin or incontinence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flexibility: While related, flexibility refers to the ability to bend or adapt, while laxity refers to a lack of rigor or restraint.

2. Permissiveness: Laxity can also be associated with permissiveness, or a tolerant attitude towards rules and regulations.

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Culture

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In literature, laxity is often used to describe a lack of discipline or focus, as in John Keats' poem 'Ode to a Nightingale' where the speaker yearns for a release from the strictures of daily life. In music, the term 'laxity' is used in the context of rhythmic freedom or improvisation.

How to Memorize "laxity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band that has been stretched too far and is now releasing its tension, allowing for a greater degree of flexibility. This is the essence of laxity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'laxity' with the feeling of relaxation and freedom from constraint.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'laxity' by breaking it down into 'lax' and 'ity', and thinking of the 'lax' part as a lack of rigor or restraint.

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