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    lax

    lax - Dictionary definition and meaning for word lax

    Definition
    (adj) lacking in rigor or strictness
    Synonyms : slack
    Example Sentence
    • such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable
    • lax in attending classes
    • slack in maintaining discipline
    Definition
    (adj) pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet') Definition
    (adj) lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
    Example Sentence
    • a lax rope
    • a limp handshake
    Definition
    (adj) emptying easily or excessively
    Synonyms : loose
    Example Sentence
    • loose bowels
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for lax

LAX - reLAX - careless

lax sounds similar to tax ; dont be lax while submitting tax proofs every financial year end.

Remember it as LACK,then one who lacks, is not strict, severe or careful enough about work, rules or standards of behaviour

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LAXman is a CARELESS batsman... tats y he s not selected for ODI's

LAX is pronounced "lacks" which is an anagram for "slack".. i.e. careless/ not strict.. Hence LAX = not stringent.

lax seems like lacks which can be relate in the clasroom when we lack concentration


Word used in video below:
text: They have really lax security there.
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