RELAXATION

liberalization, liberalisation, relaxation

(noun) the act of making less strict

relaxation, relaxation method

(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

rest, ease, repose, relaxation

(noun) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); “took his repose by the swimming pool”

relaxation, loosening, slackening

(noun) an occurrence of control or strength weakening; “the relaxation of requirements”; “the loosening of his grip”; “the slackening of the wind”

easiness, relaxation

(noun) a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; “the easiness we feel when sleeping”

relaxation, relaxation behavior

(noun) (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance

relaxation

(noun) (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

relaxation (countable and uncountable, plural relaxations)

The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.

Remission or abatement of rigor.

Remission of attention or application.

Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.

(physics) The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one.

(music) The release following musical tension.

Source: Wiktionary

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Re`lax*a"tion (r`lks-"shn;277), n. Etym: [L. relaxatio; cf. F. relaxation.]

1. The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.

2. Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement. "Hours of careless relaxation." Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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