laxity

noun
UK: /ˈlæksɪti/
US: /ˈlæksəti/

  1. Carelessness or lack of strictness; not taking enough care to do things properly.

    1. There was a laxity in security at the airport last week, so the system updated.
    2. The company's laxity in enforcing safety regulations led to several accidents, which are unacceptable.

  2. Lack of firmness, stiffness, or tension.

    1. The laxity of the old rope made it unsafe to use at all.
    2. Physical therapy aims to reduce the joint laxity and improve muscle strength after the injury.

Synonyms

negligence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laxity" in English means: Carelessness or lack of strictness; not taking enough care to do things properly., Lack of firmness, stiffness, or tension..

The phonetic transcription of "laxity" is /ˈlæksɪti/ in British English and /ˈlæksəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laxity": negligence.

Example usage of "laxity": "There was a laxity in security at the airport last week, so the system updated.". More examples on the page.