laxative
laxative · more laxative · most laxative
слабительнoe
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipationHaving the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
/ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/
» Your grandfather is looking for his laxative.
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1 sensesHaving the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
слаби́тельнoeslabítelʹnoe
More definitions
- stimulating evacuation of feces
Examples
4 sentencesYour grandfather is looking for his laxative.
These sugar-free gummy bears are also laxatives.
When drinking a laxative, it's best to stay home.
Figs provide laxative effects.
Translations
6 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
causing movement of the bowels:
Origin
From Middle French laxatif, from Latin laxātīvus (literally “relaxing, loosening”).From Middle French laxatif, from Latin laxātīvus (literally “relaxing, loosening”).
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Forms
more laxative, most laxative| Comparative | more laxative Lesson |
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| Superlative | most laxative Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form