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relaxation

/ relaxation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
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
Type of:
mathematical process mathematical operation operation
noun Sense 2
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
"the relaxation of requirements"
"the loosening of his grip"
"the slackening of the wind"
Type of:
weakening
Kinds of:
thaw
Derived:
slacken remit loosen loose relax
noun Sense 3
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
Type of:
exponential decay exponential return
Domain:
physics physical science natural philosophy
noun Sense 4
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
Type of:
increase increment growth
Derived:
relax unbend loosen up unwind decompress
Domain:
physiology
noun Sense 5
a state of refreshing tranquility
Type of:
tranquillity tranquility quietness
Kinds of:
languor dreaminess
Derived:
relax loosen up unstrain unlax unwind
noun Sense 6
the act of making less strict
Type of:
easing easement alleviation
Derived:
relax loosen liberalize liberalise
noun Sense 7
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
"took his repose by the swimming pool"
Type of:
inactivity
Kinds of:
bedrest bed rest lie-in quiescence quiescency
Derived:
relax loosen up unbend unwind decompress
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mathematical process mathematical operation operation weakening thaw exponential decay exponential return increase increment growth tranquillity tranquility