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Webster 1913 Edition

Relaxation

Reˊlax-a′tion

(r?ˊl?ks-?′sh?n;277)
,
Noun.
[L.
relaxatio
; cf. F.
relaxation
.]
1.
The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed;
as,
relaxation
of the muscles;
relaxation
of a law.
2.
Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement.
“Hours of careless relaxation.”
Macaulay.

Webster 1828 Edition

Relaxation

RELAXA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. relaxatio.]
1.
The act of slackening or remitting tension; as a relaxation of the muscles, fibers or nerves; a relaxation of the whole system.
2.
Cessation of restraint.
3.
Remission or abatement of rigor; as a relaxation of the law.
4.
Remission of attention or application; as a relaxation of mind, study or business.
5.
An opening or loosening.

Definition 2024

relaxation

relaxation

English

Noun

relaxation ‎(plural relaxations)

  1. The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
  2. A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
    relaxation of the soft palate
  3. Remission or abatement of rigor.
  4. Remission of attention or application.
    relaxation of efforts
  5. Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
  6. (physics) The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one.
  7. (music) The release following musical tension.

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References

  • relaxation in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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