looseness

/ˈluːsnəs/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being not tight, firm, or fixed.
    • The looseness of the screw caused the shelf to wobble.
    • The looseness of the knot made it easy to untie.
    • She checked the looseness of the rope before climbing.
  2. Lack of strictness, precision, or control.
    • His writing style has a certain looseness that makes it feel conversational.
    • The looseness of the rules led to confusion among the players.
    • The looseness of the schedule allowed for plenty of breaks.
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