relaxation
Americannoun
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abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc.
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an activity or recreation that provides such relief; diversion; entertainment.
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a loosening or slackening.
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diminution or remission of strictness or severity.
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Mathematics. a numerical procedure for solving systems of equations by successive approximations of the variables.
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Physics.
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the return of a system undergoing dissipation to an initial state of equilibrium after being displaced from it.
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the approach to steady-state operation of a system that has undergone dissipation and a change in state or has been subjected to an abrupt periodic disturbance.
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noun
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rest or refreshment, as after work or effort; recreation
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a form of rest or recreation
his relaxation is cricket
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a partial lessening of a punishment, duty, etc
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the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed
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physics the return of a system to equilibrium after a displacement from this state
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maths a method by which errors resulting from an approximation are reduced by using new approximations
Other Word Forms
- nonrelaxation noun
Etymology
Origin of relaxation
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin relaxātiōn- (stem of relaxātiō ), equivalent to relaxāt ( us ) (past participle of relaxāre to relax; -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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Together, these processes determine switching behavior, relaxation dynamics, and the stability of each molecular state.
From Science Daily
After a festive period filled with indulgent treats and relaxation, many people head into January looking to get their fitness back on track.
From BBC
Lee has described the relaxation of Cold War-era censorship as an "opportunity to understand the reality of North Korea accurately".
From Barron's
Instances where he appears to be dozing off are just moments of relaxation, he said.
From Barron's
Whenever I fantasise about a couple of hours of uninterrupted relaxation during the chilly winter months, my mind immediately conjures up images of curling up on the sofa with a deliciously good book.
From BBC
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