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LAX

(adj., adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Lax.

How to pronounce lax:

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Lax - as an adjective

Pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tense

Lacking in firmness or tension; not taut

Example: "A lax rope"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tense

Lax - as an adjective satellite

Lacking in rigor or strictness

Example: "Such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slack

Emptying easily or excessively

Example: "Loose bowels"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loose

Lax - as a noun

A salmon.

Lacrosse.

Example Sentences

"He has a lax attitude towards his responsibilities."
"The company has lax security measures in place."
"The teacher has a lax approach to grading."
"The airport security was surprisingly lax."
"The lax regulations allowed the pollution to continue."
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Word Game Points

Is LAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lax is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LAX has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LAX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lax is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LAX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lax is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAX has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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