Definition and Synonyms for Looseness

Definition of Looseness

1. Frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor Noun
2. Freedom from restraint Noun
3. A lack of strict accuracy; laxity of practice Noun
4. The quality of movability by virtue of being free from attachment or other restraints Noun
5. Movement or space for movement Noun
6. Dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure Noun

loose
Adjective
derivation
3
1. not affixed
2. not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
3. not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
fixedness
Noun
antonym
1
1. the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
tightness
Noun
antonym
1
1. lack of movement or room for movement
loose
Adjective Satellite
derivation
5
1. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
2. not tense or taut
3. not literal
4. lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
5. emptying easily or excessively

Etymology for looseness