lax·a·tive
ˈlak-sə-tiv 
: having a tendency to loosen or relax
specifically
: producing bowel movements and relieving constipation
: a usually mild laxative drug
Examples of laxative in a Sentence
Noun
The doctor prescribed a laxative.
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Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024
Pumpkin and applesauce also have a natural laxative effect, which can help to get things moving along.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
Its gentle laxative effect draws water into the intestines to soften stool and promote bowel movements.14
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—Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024
Pumpkin and applesauce also have a natural laxative effect, which can help to get things moving along.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022
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“Laxative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laxative. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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laxative
1 of 2 adjective
lax·a·tive
ˈlak-sət-iv
: tending to relieve constipation
laxative
2 of 2 noun
: a usually mild drug that helps relieve constipation compare purgative
Medical Definition
laxative
1 of 2 adjective
lax·a·tive
ˈlak-sət-iv
1
: having a tendency to loosen or relax
specifically
: relieving constipation
2
laxatively
adverb
laxative
2 of 2 noun
: a usually mild laxative drug
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