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   Re·lax·a·tion

   /rəˌlakˈsāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being free from tension and anxiety: "I guided my patient into a state of hypnotic relaxation" Similar mental reposecomposurecalmtranquilitypeacefulnesscalming oneselfloosening upunwindingwinding downOpposite anxiety
   • ▪ recreation or rest, especially after a period of work: "his favorite form of relaxation was reading detective novels" Similar recreationenjoymentamusemententertainmentdiversiondistractionfunpleasurerestrefreshmentreliefrespiteleisureleisure activity/pursuitinformal:R and R
   • ▪ the loss of tension in a part of the body, especially in a muscle when it ceases to contract. Similar looseningslackeningloosingeasingOpposite tighteningcontraction
   • 2. the action of making a rule or restriction less strict: "relaxation of censorship rules" Similar moderationmodificationeasinglooseninglesseninglighteningslackeningalleviationmitigationqualificationdilutionweakeningdiminutionreductioninformal:letting upOpposite tightening up
   • 3. the restoration of equilibrium following disturbance.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRELAXATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RELAXATION meaning: 1. the feeling of being relaxed: 2. a pleasant activity that makes you become calm and less…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › relaxationRelaxation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of relaxation. noun. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) synonyms: ease, repose, rest. see more. noun. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry. synonyms: easiness. see more. noun. the act of making less strict. synonyms: liberalisation, liberalization. see more. noun.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRELAXATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · Relaxation is a way of spending time in which you rest and feel comfortable . You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation. Relaxation techniques are taught in hospitals in order to help all sorts of conditions. Synonyms: leisure, rest, fun, pleasure More Synonyms of relaxation. 2. uncountable noun.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrelaxation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   relaxation (rather formal) things people do to rest and enjoy themselves when they are not working; the ability to relax: I go hill-walking for relaxation. recreation or relaxation?

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › relaxationRelaxation - definition of relaxation by The Free Dictionary

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   re·lax·a·tion. (rē′lăk-sā′shən) n. 1. The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed. 2. Refreshment of body or mind; recreation: played golf for relaxation. 3. A loosening or slackening. 4. A reduction in strictness or severity. 5. Physiology The lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers. 6.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanrelaxation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   relaxation ( somewhat formal) things people do to rest and enjoy themselves when they are not working; the ability to relax: I go hiking for relaxation. recreation or relaxation?

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRELAX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to ( cause someone to) become less active and more calm and happy: After work she relaxed with a cup of tea and the newspaper. By and large, cooking relaxes me. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to relax. relax After a long day in the office, I love nothing more than relaxing on the sofa.