noun

loosening

Loosening (noun) means the process of making something less tight or strict. Example: “The loosening of trade restrictions boosted exports.”

noun

The process of making something less tight or strict.

"The loosening of trade restrictions boosted exports."

How to use loosening

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act or process of becoming less tight or strict.

Common pairings

a loosening of restrictions gradual loosening

loosenings plural

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The _____ of trade restrictions boosted exports.

relaxation laxation slackening

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What does “loosening” mean?

The word “loosening” means the process of making something less tight or strict. In plain terms, the act or process of becoming less tight or strict.

How do you use “loosening” in a sentence?

Here is “loosening” used in a sentence: “The loosening of trade restrictions boosted exports.”

What part of speech is “loosening”?

“Loosening” is a noun.

What is the meaning of loosening?

"loosening" (noun) means the process of making something less tight or strict.

rest comfort ease leisure relaxation shitting laxation slackening