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- DictionaryRe·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"
- 2. the action of making a rule or restriction less strict: "relaxation of censorship rules"
a pleasant activity that makes you become calm and less worried: Yoga is one of my favourite relaxations. Fewer examples. Pat teaches evening classes in yoga and relaxation. She teaches relaxation techniques. A bath is for me a form of relaxation. Massage should produce a state of relaxation. I use relaxation tapes before I go to sleep.
3 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. If there is relaxation of a rule or control, it is made less firm or strong.
1. : to make less tense or rigid : slacken. relaxed his grip. 2. : to make less severe or stringent : modify. relax immigration laws. 3. : to deprive of energy, zeal, or strength of purpose. 4. : to relieve from nervous tension. 5. : to treat (hair) chemically in order to relax curls. intransitive verb. 1. : to become lax, weak, or loose : rest. 2.
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.
Definition of relaxation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. relaxation. noun. /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] a way of resting and enjoying yourself; time spent resting and enjoying yourself. I go hill-walking for relaxation. Fishing is his favourite relaxation. a few days of relaxation. Synonyms entertainment.
[countable] something pleasant you do in order to rest, especially after you have been working Fishing is his favorite relaxation. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the act of making a rule or some form of control less strict or severe the relaxation of foreign currency controls a relaxation of travel restrictions.
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.
