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Relaxation
01
the state of being free from tension, stress, and anxiety
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
After a long day at work, she enjoyed some relaxation in a warm bubble bath.
02
the act of easing or loosening rules, regulations, or standards
Examples
The relaxation of dress codes allowed employees to wear more casual attire to work.
03
a way to solve equations by guessing a solution, then refining the guesses until they're almost correct
Examples
The engineer used the relaxation method to guess and refine a solution to the problem.
04
a situation where control or strength becomes less effective or weaker
Examples
The relaxation of the tension in the rope caused it to sag.
05
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
06
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
07
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
Lexical Tree
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