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contraction
noun
The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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noun
The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
noun
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
noun
A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
“‘won't’ is a contraction of ‘will not’”
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The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
“The contraction of a gas on cooling”
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‘won't’ is a contraction of ‘will not’
‘o'clock’ is a contraction of ‘of the clock’
The contraction of a gas on cooling
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