relaxation
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relaxation Definition
(n) (
physiology
)
the
gradual
lengthening
of
inactive
muscle
or
muscle
fibers
(n) (
physics
)
the
exponential
return
of
a
system
to
equilibrium
after
a
disturbance
(n)
a
state
of
refreshing
tranquility
(n)
an
occurrence
of
control
or
strength
weakening
; "
the
relaxation
of
requirements
"; "
the
loosening
of
his
grip
"; "
the
slackening
of
the
wind
"
(n)
freedom
from
activity
(
work
or
strain
or
responsibility
); "
took
his
repose
by
the
swimming
pool
"
(n)
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
(n)
the
act
of
making
less
strict
relaxation Synonyms
ease
easiness
liberalisation
liberalization
loosening
relaxation
relaxation behavior
relaxation method
repose
rest
slackening
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