Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Looseness.
Looseness - as a noun
Frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diarrhea12diarrhoea13looseness of the bowelsHypernyms (Closely Related)
symptom16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Freedom from restraint
Example: "The flexibility and looseness of the materials from which mythology is made"
A lack of strict accuracy; laxity of practice
Example: "Misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression"
The quality of movability by virtue of being free from attachment or other restraints
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fixedness20Movement or space for movement
Example: "There was too much play in the steering wheel"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
play9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
movability20movableness18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tightness13Dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissipation14dissolution12licentiousness16profligacy21Example Sentences
"The looseness of the screw caused the machine to malfunction."
"His pants were too big and had a noticeable looseness."
"I adjusted the valve to reduce the looseness of the pipe."
"The looseness of the dress made it flow beautifully in the wind."
"The doctor advised doing exercises to improve the looseness of her joints."
Word Game Points
Is LOOSENESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, looseness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LOOSENESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is LOOSENESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, looseness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLOOSENESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is LOOSENESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, looseness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLOOSENESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
