laxative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

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

noun

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

/ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laxative.wav

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From Middle French laxatif, from Latin laxātīvus (literally “relaxing, loosening”).

constipative minorative

laxatively laxativeness

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