Word: laxism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: la
xi
sm
Definition: laxity (in interpreting or enforcing a rule)
Morphemes:
Affix: lax
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: laxus
Language: la
Decoded: laxus
Meaning: wide, roomy, loose
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of a tendency of behaviour, action, state, condition or opinion belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology or principle or lack thereof.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.