looseness

• Substantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de estar solto, podendo indicar liberdade de movimento, falta de firmeza ou de rigor, ausência de restrições, imprecisão, ou, em contexto médico, evacuações frequentes e aquosas.

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.

   Diarreia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdiarrheadysenterythe trots

2. Freedom from restraintC1formal

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

   Liberdade sem restrições

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfreedomlaxitylibertylicenseslacknessunrestraint

   Antônimosconstraintcontrollimitationrestraintrestrictionrigiditystrictness

3. Lack of strict accuracyC1formal

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

   Falta de exatidão rigorosa

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimprecisenessimprecisioninexactitudeinexactnesslaxityslacknessvagueness

   Antônimosaccuracyexactitudeexactnessprecisionrigorscrupulousnessstrictness

4. Movability or free attachmentB2formal

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

   Folga

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfreedomgivemobilityplayslackslackness

   Antônimosfirmnessfixednessstabilitytightness

5. Space for movementB2formaltechnical

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

   Folga

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclearancegivelatitudeplayroomslackwiggle room

   Antônimosfirmnesstautnesstightness

6. Dissolute indulgenceC2formal

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

   Devassidão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdebaucherydissolutenesslicentiousnessprofligacywantonness

   Antônimosmoderationrestraintself-disciplinetemperance