looseness

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité d'être lâche ou libre, pouvant décrire une liberté physique de mouvement, une absence de rigueur ou de contrainte, ou, dans un contexte médical, des selles fréquentes et liquides.

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.

indénombrable

1. Frequent watery stoolsB2formalmedical

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

   Diarrhée

   • 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.

   Synonymesdiarrheadysenterythe trots

2. Freedom from restraintC1formal

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

   absence de contrainte

   • 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.

   Synonymesfreedomlaxitylibertylicenseslacknessunrestraint

   Antonymesconstraintcontrollimitationrestraintrestrictionrigiditystrictness

3. Lack of strict accuracyC1formal

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

   Manque de rigueur

   • 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.

   Synonymesimprecisenessimprecisioninexactitudeinexactnesslaxityslacknessvagueness

   Antonymesaccuracyexactitudeexactnessprecisionrigorscrupulousnessstrictness

4. Movability or free attachmentB2formal

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

   jeu, mobilité

   • 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.

   Synonymesfreedomgivemobilityplayslackslackness

   Antonymesfirmnessfixednessstabilitytightness

5. Space for movementB2formaltechnical

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

   jeu (entre pièces)

   • 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.

   Synonymesclearancegivelatitudeplayroomslackwiggle room

   Antonymesfirmnesstautnesstightness

6. Dissolute indulgenceC2formal

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

   Débauche

   • 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.

   Synonymesdebaucherydissolutenesslicentiousnessprofligacywantonness

   Antonymesmoderationrestraintself-disciplinetemperance