1. Noun
The state, condition, or quality, of being loose; as, the looseness of a cord; looseness of style; looseness of morals or of principles.
2. Noun
frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
3. Noun
movement or space for movement; "there was too much play in the steering wheel"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
4. Noun
the quality of movability by virtue of being free from attachment or other restraints
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
5. Noun
a lack of strict accuracy; laxity of practice; "misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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