laxation
- noun
- /lækˈseɪʃən/
- The laxation of the muscles helped relieve her tension.
Examples
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Engineers allowed slight laxation in the cables to reduce tension.
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The laxation of the corset provided immediate relief from discomfort.
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Manual laxation of the band was necessary during the procedure.
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The laxation of the corset provided immediate relief.
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He noticed a significant laxation in the rope after the storm.
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After the workout, he felt a noticeable laxation of his muscles.
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The laxation in the straps allowed for greater comfort during the event.
Synonyms
Making something less tight or less strict
Making a rule or limit less strict so people can do more
A change when something becomes less tight, strong, or intense
Antonyms
How Tight
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Laxation comes from the Latin verb laxare, meaning 'to loosen', and is related to the everyday words lax and relax. So laxation can mean the act of making something less tight or more loose.