CONTRACTION
Scrabble letter values: C3O1N1T1R1A1C3T1I1O1N1 = 15
Definition
- noun (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber). — synonyms: muscular_contraction, muscle_contraction
- noun the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together. — synonyms: compression, condensation
- noun a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds.
- noun the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.
Examples
- “the contraction of a gas on cooling”
- “`won't' is a contraction of `will not'”
- “`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'”