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contraction
noun
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 11
- Starts with
- C
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- ONTRACTIO
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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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’”
noun
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
“the contraction of a gas on cooling”
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Example Sentences
‘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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