Definition of 'relaxation'

Noun

1. (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
2. (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
      Synonyms: relaxation behavior
3. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; "the easiness we feel when sleeping"
      Synonyms: easiness
4. an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"
      Synonyms: loosening slackening
5. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
      Synonyms: rest ease repose
6. 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
      Synonyms: relaxation method
7. the act of making less strict
      Synonyms: liberalization liberalisation

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