Relaxation Definition & Meaning | Bay Area Crosswords

About The Word Relaxation

Learn about the word Relaxation to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Relaxation definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Relaxation

Relaxation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Relaxation? [n] the act of making less strict [n] 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 [n] freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool" [n] an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind" [n] a state of refreshing tranquility [n] (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance [n] (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers Synonyms \| Synonyms for Relaxation: ease \| easiness \| liberalisation \| liberalization \| loosening \| relaxation behavior \| relaxation method \| repose \| rest \| slackening Related Terms \| Find terms related to Relaxation: See Also \| alleviation \| bedrest \| dormancy \| dreaminess \| easement \| easing \| exponential decay \| exponential return \| growth \| inactivity \| increase \| increment \| languor \| leisure \| lie-in \| mathematical operation \| mathematical process \| operation \| quiescence \| quiescency \| quietness \| quietude \| relief \| sleeping \| tranquility \| tranquillity \| weakening Relaxation In Webster's Dictionary \Re`lax*a"tion\ (r?`l?ks-?"sh?n;277), n. [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.

Relaxation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Relaxation?

[n] the act of making less strict
[n] 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
[n] freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
[n] an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"
[n] a state of refreshing tranquility
[n] (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
[n] (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

Related Terms | Find terms related to Relaxation:

Relaxation In Webster's Dictionary

\Re`lax*a"tion\ (r?`l?ks-?"sh?n;277), n. [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.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

Lanoxin ‐ digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive…
Plesiosaurus ‐ extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short…
Rest ‐ freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took…
Steam boiler ‐ sealed vessel where water is…
Procarbazine ‐ an antineoplastic drug used to treat…
Illyrian ‐ a minor and almost extinct branch of the Indo-European languages;…
James ives ‐ United States lithographer who (with his partner Nathaniel Currier)…
Iridescence ‐ the visual property of something having a milky…
Refractory-lined ‐ (of furnaces) lined with material that has a high…
Louden ‐ cause to become loud [v] become louder; "The room loudened…