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Laxities

Description:

Laxities is the plural form of the noun "laxity," which refers to the quality or state of being lax or careless. It pertains to the lack of strictness, diligence, or precision in performing tasks or adhering to rules or standards.

Possible Parts of Speech:

Noun (plural form of "laxity")

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: The state of being relaxed or loose, lacking tension or stiffness.

Example sentence: The elasticity of the rubber band contributed to the laxities in its grip.

Sense 2:

Noun: Carelessness or a lack of strictness or precision in performing tasks or adhering to rules or standards.

Example sentence: The company's laxities in quality control resulted in numerous customer complaints.

Sense 3:

Noun: The act of being lenient or not enforcing rules strictly.

Example sentence: The teacher's laxities in grading allowed some students to pass despite their poor performance.

Sense 4:

Noun: The state of being relaxed or casual in attitude or appearance.

Example sentence: The beach party had a delightful atmosphere of laxities, with everyone enjoying themselves in flip-flops and shorts.

Please note that "laxities" is primarily used in formal or technical contexts, and it's not a commonly used term in everyday conversation.