First Known Use: 14th century
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adjective lax·a·tive \ˈlak-sə-tiv\
Definition of LAXATIVE
: having a tendency to loosen or relax; specifically : producing bowel movements and relieving constipation
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Origin of LAXATIVE
Middle English laxatif, from Medieval Latin laxativus, from Latin laxatus, past participle of laxare to loosen, from laxus
2laxative
noun
medical : a medicine or food that makes it easier for solid waste to pass through the body
Full Definition of LAXATIVE
: a usually mild laxative drug
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First Known Use of LAXATIVE
14th century
LAXATIVE Defined for Kids
1laxative
adjective lax·a·tive \ˈlak-sə-tiv\
Definition of LAXATIVE for Kids
: tending to relieve constipation
2laxative
noun
Definition of LAXATIVE for Kids
: a medicine that relieves constipation
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