CEFR B2

looseness

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of not being tightly fixed, fastened, or stretched; a lack of firmness or rigidity.

Examples

The mechanic noticed the looseness of the wheel nuts during the inspection.
She adjusted the guitar string, trying to remove the slight looseness in its tension.

Synonyms: slackness, laxity, flaccidity, limpness

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looseness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈluːsnəs/

Definition

The state or quality of not being tightly fixed, fastened, or stretched; a lack of firmness or rigidity.

Examples

The mechanic noticed the looseness of the wheel nuts during the inspection.
She adjusted the guitar string, trying to remove the slight looseness in its tension.
The general looseness of the old fence made it easy for the wind to blow it down.

Synonyms of looseness

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