About The Word Relaxation
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Relaxation
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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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