Definitions for relaxation

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relaxation re·lax·a·tion

Spelling: [ree-lak-sey-shuh n]

IPA: /ˌri lækˈseɪ ʃən/

Relaxation is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 710 anagrams from letters in relaxation (aaeilnortx).

Definitions for relaxation

noun

1. abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc.
2. an activity or recreation that provides such relief; diversion; entertainment.
3. a loosening or slackening.
4. diminution or remission of strictness or severity.
5. Mathematics. a numerical procedure for solving systems of equations by successive approximations of the variables.
6. Physics. the return of a system undergoing dissipation to an initial state of equilibrium after being displaced from it. the approach to steady-state operation of a system that has undergone dissipation and a change in state or has been subjected to an abrupt periodic disturbance.

Origin of relaxation

1375-1425; late Middle English Latin relaxātiōn- (stem of relaxātiō), equivalent to relaxāt(us) (past participle of relaxāre to relax; see -ate

Examples for relaxation

It was simply as to the amount of relaxation the country could bear in the duties.

With his whole soul, he marvelled at her softness and relaxation.

Just a few miles from Saint-Tropez, this resort is primarily a place for summer relaxation.

There was no least relaxation in the stubborn lines of his face.

It also includes unique coping methods, such as voice-recorded mindfulness and relaxation exercises, or relaxing music.

After working up a sweat, the “Erotic Pleasure Palace” offers a moment of relaxation.

Doc Severinsen, when he retired from The Tonight Show, came for solace and relaxation and got that and much more.

Everything is meant to be utilitarian and efficient, at the expense of relaxation or comfort.

But the non-arrival of the foe caused a relaxation of vigilance.

As a relaxation from business, he visited some friends in the West.