Definition of LAXATION

laxation

Meanings

Plural: laxations

Noun

  • the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
  • the act of making something less tight
  • The act of loosening or slackening, or the state of being loosened or slackened.
  • Defecation.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin laxātiō, from laxō (“I loosen”), from laxus (“loose, slack”).

Antonyms

tightening

Scrabble Score: 15

laxation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
laxation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
laxation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

laxation is a valid Words With Friends word