Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Relatively weakly articulated, hence unaspirated and possibly voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.
Related words
- Phrases
- spiritus lenis
Example sentences
- lax Better short and sweet, than long and lax.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lenis | falling | |
| lax | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- lax1