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relaxation
noun re·lax·a·tion \ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən, ri-ˌlak-, especially British ˌre-lək-\
: a way to rest and enjoy yourself
: time that you spend resting and enjoying yourself
: something that you do to stop feeling nervous, worried, etc.
Full Definition of RELAXATION
2
: a relaxing or recreative state, activity, or pastime : diversion
3
: the lengthening that characterizes inactive muscle fibers or muscles
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First Known Use of RELAXATION
1548
Related to RELAXATION
- Synonyms
- dalliance, frolic, frolicking, fun, fun and games, recreation, play, rollicking, sport
Rhymes with RELAXATION
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ventilation, vindication, violation, visitation, weather station
RELAXATION Defined for Kids
relaxation
noun re·lax·a·tion \ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən\
Definition of RELAXATION for Kids
1
: the act or fact of being or becoming rested, calm, or less tense or severe <relaxation of rules> <a vacation of fun and relaxation>
2
: a way of becoming rested or calm and free from stress <I listen to music for relaxation.>
Medical Dictionary
relaxation
noun re·lax·ation \ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən, ri-ˌlak-, especially British ˌrel-ək-\
Medical Definition of RELAXATION
1
: the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed <maximal abdominal relaxation was not evident until at least five minutes after the injection—Lancet>
2
: the reduction of contractile force in a muscle or muscle fiber; especially : the lengthening that typically characterizes inactive muscles or muscle fibers
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