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Contraction
01
contraction, rétrécissement
the act of reducing or shrinking something
Exemples
Economic contraction during the recession affected global markets.
La contraction économique pendant la récession a affecté les marchés mondiaux.
02
contraction
a short form of a word or a group of words used instead of the full form
Exemples
When writing informally, contractions make the language feel more relaxed.
Lorsqu'on écrit de manière informelle, les contractions rendent le langage plus détendu.
03
contraction
the periodic tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles during labor, facilitating the gradual opening of the cervix for childbirth
Exemples
The nurse monitored the frequency and intensity of contractions.
L'infirmière a surveillé la fréquence et l'intensité des contractions.
04
contraction, rétrécissement
the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact
Exemples
The fabric showed signs of contraction after being washed in hot water.
Le tissu a montré des signes de contraction après avoir été lavé à l'eau chaude.
Arbre Lexical
contraction
contract
