About The Word Relaxation

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Relaxation

Relaxation Meaning & Definition
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.

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