relaxation
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/ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/
English
Definitions
noun
- The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
- A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.“relaxation of the soft palate”
- Remission or abatement of rigor.
- Remission of attention or application.“relaxation of efforts”
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reposeslackeningeaselooseningeasinessrestliberalisationliberalizationrelaxation behaviorrelaxreliefalleviaterelievingmitigationeasingrelaxing