Examples of laxative in a Sentence
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Word History
Adjective
Middle English laxatif, from Medieval Latin laxativus, from Latin laxatus, past participle of laxare to loosen, from laxus
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Laxative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laxative. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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1 of 2 adjectivelaxative
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1 of 2 adjectivelaxative
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