ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən ˌdɪsəˈluʃən ˈluːsnəs pleɪ ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure movement or space for movement there was too much play in the steering wheel the quality of movability by virtue of being free from attachment or other restraints a lack of strict accuracy; laxity of practice misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression freedom from restraint the flexibility and looseness of the materials from which mythology is made frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor