lax

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of lax with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

lax

(adjective)

lax

(adjective)

Meaning

not strict or careful about rules, behaviour, or standards

Example

"The school became lax about uniform rules, allowing pupils to dress more casually."

Synonyms

carelessrelaxedlenient

Antonyms

strictfirmdisciplined

More about this word

Word origin: From Latin laxus, meaning loose or slack.
Related word forms: noun: laxity

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