How to Pronounce "laxity"
word
ˈɫæksəti
LAK-suh-tee
lˈæksɪti
LAK-si-tee
Definition
Laxity means not being strict, careful, or firm enough, especially in enforcing rules or standards. It is often used to criticize weak discipline or loose controls.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæksəti
British English
lˈæksɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAK-suh-tee
UK
LAK-si-tee
Listen in Context
Laxity in rules can lead to mistakes.
Laxity in security is a big problem for the company.
The teacher criticized the laxity of classroom discipline.
There’s so much laxity in the new policies that people are just ignoring them.