Definitions for laxative
ˈlæk sə tɪvlax·a·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. laxativeadjective

   a mild cathartic

2. laxativeadjective

   stimulating evacuation of feces

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. laxativenoun

   Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

2. laxativeadjective

   Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Laxativeadjective

   Having the power to ease costiveness.

   Etymology: laxatif, French; laxo, Latin.

   Omitting honey, which is of a laxative power itself; the powder of some loadstones in this doth rather constipate and bind, than purge and loosen the belly. Thomas Browne, Vulg. Err.

   The oil in wax is emollient, laxative, and anodyne. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

2. Laxativenoun

   A medicine slightly purgative; a medicine that relaxes the bowels without stimulation.

   Nought profits him to save abandon’d life,
   Nor vomits upward aid, nor downward laxative. Dryd.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Laxative

   Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. Certain stimulant, lubricant and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea. Some laxatives combine more than one active ingredient. Laxatives may be administered orally or rectally.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. laxative

   A laxative is a substance, medication, or dietary substance used to stimulate or facilitate bowel movement and relieve constipation. They work by increasing the bulk of the stool, softening it, lubricating the intestines, or stimulating the intestinal muscles.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Laxativeadjective

   having a tendency to loosen or relax

2. Laxativeadjective

   having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, and relieving from constipation; -- opposed to astringent

3. Laxativenoun

   a laxative medicine. See the Note under Cathartic

4. Etymology: [L. laxativus mitigating, assuaging: cf. F. laxatif. See Lax, a.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Laxative

   Laxatives are foods, compounds or drugs taken to loosen the stool, most often taken to treat constipation. Certain stimulant, lubricant and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and/or bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea. Laxatives work to increase the movement of feces along the colon. Some laxatives combine more than one active ingredient. Laxatives may be oral or in suppository form.

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How to pronounce laxative?

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How to say laxative in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of laxative in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of laxative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of laxative in a Sentence

1. Richard Isaacson:

   We don’t really want to be telling people it’s time to stop their laxative because you’re going to have dementia. That is the wrong message.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=laxative
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Laxative
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=laxative
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laxative
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laxative
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=laxative
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=laxative