 relaxation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) | |
| Synonyms: | rest repose ease | |
| Examples: | "took his repose by the swimming pool" |
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| Related terms: | inactivity leisure bedrest lie-in quiescence decompress | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an occurrence of control or strength weakening | |
| Synonyms: | slackening loosening | |
| Examples: | "the relaxation of requirements": "the loosening of his grip" "the slackening of the wind" |
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| Related terms: | weakening thaw loosen slack slacken | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a state of refreshing tranquility | |
| Synonyms: | easiness | |
| Related terms: | tranquillity languor loosen_up | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance | |
| Synonyms: | relaxation_behavior | |
| Related terms: | exponential_decay physics | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (mathematics) a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount | |
| Synonyms: | relaxation_method | |
| Related terms: | mathematical_process | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers | |
| Related terms: | increase physiology | |
| 7. | [ noun ] the act of making less strict | |
| Synonyms: | liberalisation liberalization | |
| Related terms: | easing liberalize loosen liberalise | |
| Similar spelling: |
realization realisation reallocation relocation relegation reelection relegating |
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