relaxation
Pronunciation: /ˌɹiːlækˈseɪʃən/
The English word “relaxation” has 7 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
- A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
- Remission or abatement of rigor.
- Remission of attention or application.
- Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
- The transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one; the opposite of excitation
- The release following musical tension.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin relaxatio, relaxationis; equivalent to relax + -ation.
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