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   relaxation

   /ˌriːlakˈseɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being free from tension and anxiety: "I guided my patient into a state of hypnotic relaxation" Similar mental reposecomposurecalmtranquillitypeacefulnesscalming oneselfloosening upunwindingwinding downOpposite anxiety
   • ▪ recreation or rest, especially after a period of work: "his favourite form of relaxation was reading detective novels" Similar recreationenjoymentamusemententertainmentdiversiondistractionfunpleasurerestrefreshmentreliefrespiteleisureleisure activity/pursuitinformal:R and R
   • ▪ the loss of tension in a part of the body, especially in a muscle when it ceases to contract. Similar looseningslackeningloosingeasingOpposite tighteningcontraction
   • 2. the action of making a rule or restriction less strict: "relaxation of censorship rules" Similar moderationmodificationeasinglooseninglesseninglighteningslackeningalleviationmitigationqualificationdilutionweakeningdiminutionreductioninformal:letting upOpposite tightening up
   • 3. the restoration of equilibrium following disturbance.

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   RELAXATION definition: 1. the feeling of being relaxed: 2. a pleasant activity that makes you become calm and less…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RELAXATION is the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed. How to use relaxation in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRELAXATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Relaxation is a way of spending time in which you rest and feel comfortable. You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation. Relaxation techniques are taught in hospitals in order to help all sorts of conditions. Synonyms: leisure, rest, fun, pleasure More Synonyms of relaxation. 2. uncountable noun.

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   abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc. an activity or recreation that provides such relief; diversion; entertainment. Synonyms: pleasure, amusement, fun. a loosening or slackening. diminution or remission of strictness or severity.

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   RELAXATION meaning: 1. the feeling of being relaxed: 2. a pleasant activity that makes you become calm and less…. Learn more.

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   Relaxation carries many shades of meaning. It can describe being free from responsibility, like a relaxation of your usual obligations that comes while you're on vacation. The feeling of rest and peacefulness that can come from this freedom is also called relaxation.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › relaxationrelaxation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   relaxation (rather formal) things people do to rest and enjoy themselves when they are not working; the ability to relax: I go hill-walking for relaxation.