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re·lax·a·tion
\(ˌ)rēˌlakˈsāshən, rə̇ˌ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin relaxation-, relaxatio, from relaxatus (past participle of relaxare to relax) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at relax
1. : the act or fact of relaxing or of being relaxed
< relaxation of the muscles >
< the relaxation of discipline >
< relaxation of a law >
2. : an abatement or remission of a penalty or payment
< ask for relaxation in war reparations >
< a relaxation of a fine >
3. : a relaxing or recreative state, activity, or pastime : diversion, recreation
< play golf as a relaxation >
< seek relaxation in the country >
4. Scots law : release from or cancellation of legal restriction or penalty; especially : release from a penalty (as outlawry) judicially imposed
5. : the lengthening that characterizes inactive muscle fibers or muscles
6. : the adjustment of a system to a state of equilibrium following the abrupt removal of some influence (as a magnetic force, a high temperature)
Synonyms: see rest |