looseness

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English

Etymology

From loose +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈluːsnəs/
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Noun

looseness (plural loosenesses)

  1. The quality or fact of being free from rigidity, attachment or restraint; not tight, not firmly attached or taut.
    See if that nut has too much looseness and tighten it if it does.
  2. A relaxed state regarding principles or accuracy.
  3. Moral laxity; licentiousness.

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