relaxation
/rilæksˈeɪʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
Noun
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
Noun
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; "the easiness we feel when sleeping"
Noun
an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"
Noun
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
Noun
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
Noun
the act of making less strict
Synonyms
ease
easiness
liberalisation
liberalization
loosening
relaxation behavior
relaxation method
repose
rest
slackening
More General Terms
alleviation
easement
easing
exponential decay
exponential return
growth
inactivity
increase
increment
mathematical operation
mathematical process
operation
quietness
quietude
relief
tranquility
tranquillity
weakening
More Specific Terms
bed rest
bedrest
dormancy
dreaminess
languor
laziness
leisure
lie-in
quiescence
quiescency
sleeping
thaw