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relaxation
the act of making less strict
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- R
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- ELAXATIO
- Scrabble score
- 17
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the act of making less strict
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
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
“took his repose by the swimming pool”
noun
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
“the relaxation of requirements”
noun
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
“the easiness we feel when sleeping”
noun
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
noun
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
In context
Example Sentences
took his repose by the swimming pool
the relaxation of requirements
the loosening of his grip
the slackening of the wind
the easiness we feel when sleeping
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