looseness
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/ˈluːsnəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈluːsnəs/
noun
R
When something is not tightly fixed or secured.
The screw needed to be tightened because there was too much looseness.
R
When something has the ability to move around without much restriction.
The dancer appreciated the looseness of her costume, which allowed her to move freely.
R
When something is not done with great attention to detail or precision.
The looseness in his work led to several mistakes.
R
When someone has a relaxed attitude towards moral or sexual behavior.
His friends criticized the looseness of his lifestyle.
R
When a person has diarrhea, meaning their bowel movements are very watery.
The doctor recommended a change in diet to address the looseness of her stools.
translation
When something is not tightly fixed or secured.; When something has the ability to move around without much restriction.; When something is not done with great attention to detail or precision.; When someone has a relaxed attitude towards moral or sexual behavior.; When a person has diarrhea, meaning their bowel movements are very watery.
Word Forms
Plural
loosenesses