RELAXATION


Meaning of RELAXATION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ r ē - ˌ lak- ' s ā -sh ə n, ri- ˌ lak-, esp Brit ˌ re-l ə k-

Function: noun

Date: 1548

1 : the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed

2 : a relaxing or recreative state, activity, or pastime : DIVERSION

3 : the lengthening that characterizes inactive muscle fibers or muscles

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