noun
laxative
LAK-suh-tihv
noun
1
A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
"The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation."
adj
1
Having the effect of easing bowel movement.
"Prunes are known for their laxative effect."
How to Use Laxative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that helps you go to the toilet more easily.
Word Forms
more laxative comparative, laxatives plural, most laxative superlative
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Etymology
From Latin laxātīvus, "loosening" — from laxus, "loose."