How do you pronounce laxative?

laxative is pronounced as /ˈlæksətɪv/.

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laxative

💊laxative (laksatɪv)

noun, adjective

/ˈlæksətɪv/

laxatif (laxatif)

lax lay

Signification

A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.

Traduction de la signification

Un médicament ou une substance qui stimule les mouvements intestinaux; qui tend à soulager la constipation.

Phrases d'exemple

The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.

Le médecin a prescrit un laxatif léger pour son état.

Le medecin a prescrit un laxatif leger pour son etat.

Synonymes

aperient, purgative, cathartic, stool softener

Antonymes

constipating, binding

Collocations

mild laxative, natural laxative, strong laxative

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