Definition of relaxation

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Definition of relaxation

  • the act of making less strict (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. liberalisation
    2. liberalization
  • (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. relaxation behavior
  • a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. easiness
  • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ease
    2. repose
    3. rest
  • 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 (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. relaxation method
  • an occurrence of control or strength weakening (noun)

    Examples

    1. the relaxation of requirements

    Synonyms

    1. loosening
    2. slackening
  • (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers (noun)

See definition of relaxation in Merriam Webster