RELAXATION

/ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 19

Definition

  1. noun (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers.
  2. noun (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance. — synonyms: relaxation_behavior
  3. noun a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry. — synonyms: easiness
  4. noun an occurrence of control or strength weakening. — synonyms: loosening, slackening
  5. noun freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility). — synonyms: rest, ease, repose
  6. noun a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount. — synonyms: relaxation_method
  7. noun the act of making less strict. — synonyms: liberalization, liberalisation

Examples

  • “relaxation of the soft palate”
  • “relaxation of efforts”

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