looseness

• Sustantivo que denota el estado o cualidad de estar suelto o flojo, pudiendo referirse a la falta de firmeza o tensión física, a la ausencia de rigor o precisión, o, en contextos coloquiales, a un exceso de relajación moral o a diarrea.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being loose, which can describe physical freedom of movement, lack of strictness or restraint, or, in a medical context, frequent and watery bowel movements.

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1. Frequent watery stoolsB2formalmedical

   A condition characterized by frequent and watery bowel movements, often a symptom of infection, food poisoning, or other gastrointestinal issues.

   Diarrea

   • The patient complained of looseness after eating spoiled food.
   • Looseness can be a sign of a stomach virus.
   • He experienced looseness for several days due to food poisoning.

   Sinónimosdiarrheadysenterythe trots

2. Freedom from restraintC1formal

   The state of being free from restrictions, control, or constraints.

   Falta de restricción

   • The looseness of the rules allowed for creative expression.
   • She enjoyed the looseness of her schedule during the holidays.
   • The looseness of the regulations led to some abuses.

   Sinónimosfreedomlaxitylibertylicenseslacknessunrestraint

   Antónimosconstraintcontrollimitationrestraintrestrictionrigiditystrictness

3. Lack of strict accuracyC1formal

   A lack of precision or strict adherence to rules or standards; laxity in practice.

   Falta de exactitud

   • The looseness of the translation lost some of the original meaning.
   • There was a certain looseness in the interpretation of the law.
   • The looseness of the accounting practices raised concerns.

   Sinónimosimprecisenessimprecisioninexactitudeinexactnesslaxityslacknessvagueness

   Antónimosaccuracyexactitudeexactnessprecisionrigorscrupulousnessstrictness

4. Movability or free attachmentB2formal

   The quality of being movable or not firmly attached, allowing for free movement.

   Holgura

   • The looseness of the screw caused the handle to wobble.
   • Check the looseness of the joints before using the equipment.
   • The looseness of the rope made it easy to untie.

   Sinónimosfreedomgivemobilityplayslackslackness

   Antónimosfirmnessfixednessstabilitytightness

5. Space for movementB2formaltechnical

   The amount of space available for movement or play between parts.

   holgura

   • There was some looseness in the steering wheel of the old car.
   • The looseness of the fit allowed the part to slide easily.
   • Engineers measured the looseness in the mechanical linkage.

   Sinónimosclearancegivelatitudeplayroomslackwiggle room

   Antónimosfirmnesstautnesstightness

6. Dissolute indulgenceC2formal

   Excessive or unrestrained indulgence in sensual pleasures, often implying moral laxity.

   Licencia disoluta

   • The novel depicted a life of looseness and debauchery.
   • His looseness in his youth was later regretted.
   • The court condemned the looseness of the royal court's morals.

   Sinónimosdebaucherydissolutenesslicentiousnessprofligacywantonness

   Antónimosmoderationrestraintself-disciplinetemperance