adj

flaccid

FLA-sihd

Flaccid (adj) means Soft and limp; lacking firmness. Example: “The plant's leaves turned flaccid without water.”

adj

Soft and limp; lacking firmness.

"The plant's leaves turned flaccid without water."

Lacking energy, force, or conviction.

"Critics called the sequel a flaccid retread of the original."

How to use flaccid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLimp and lacking firmness or strength — physically, or figuratively (a weak plan, argument, etc).

Common pairings

flaccid muscle flaccid response

Word forms

more flaccid comparative, most flaccid superlative

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Etymology

From Latin flaccidus, "drooping, limp," related to flaccus, "flabby."

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “flaccid” mean?

The word “flaccid” means soft and limp; lacking firmness. In plain terms, limp and lacking firmness or strength — physically, or figuratively (a weak plan, argument, etc).

How do you pronounce “flaccid”?

“Flaccid” is pronounced FLA-sihd (/ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “flaccid” in a sentence?

Here is “flaccid” used in a sentence: “The plant's leaves turned flaccid without water.”

What part of speech is “flaccid”?

“Flaccid” is an adjective.

Where does the word “flaccid” come from?

The word “flaccid” comes from Latin. From Latin flaccidus, "drooping, limp," related to flaccus, "flabby.".

How many meanings does “flaccid” have?

“Flaccid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft and limp; lacking firmness.