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Meaning of 'relaxation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Relaxation [ n.]
- The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.
- Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement.

Meaning of 'relaxation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . relaxation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
Example in sentence:
  • the easiness we feel when sleeping
Meaning (2):
- an occurrence of control or strength weakening
Example in sentence:
  • the loosening of his grip;
  • the relaxation of requirements;
  • the slackening of the wind
Meaning (3):
- freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Example in sentence:
  • took his repose by the swimming pool

Nearby Words:

relade relaid relais reland relapse relapsed relapser relapsing relate related

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