What does relaxation mean?
Definitions for relaxation
ˌri lækˈseɪ ʃənre·lax·ation
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Princeton's WordNet
relaxationnoun
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
relaxation, relaxation behaviornoun
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
easiness, relaxationnoun
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
"the easiness we feel when sleeping"
relaxation, loosening, slackeningnoun
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
"the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"
rest, ease, repose, relaxationnoun
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
"took his repose by the swimming pool"
relaxation, relaxation methodnoun
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
liberalization, liberalisation, relaxationnoun
the act of making less strict
Wiktionary
relaxationnoun
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
relaxationnoun
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
relaxationnoun
Remission or abatement of rigor.
relaxationnoun
Remission of attention or application.
relaxation of efforts
relaxationnoun
Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
relaxationnoun
The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one.
relaxationnoun
The release following musical tension.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Relaxationnoun
Etymology: relaxation, Fr. relaxatio, Lat.
Cold sweats are many times mortal; for that they come by a relaxation or forsaking of the spirits. Francis Bacon.
Many, who live healthy in a dry air, fall into all the diseases that depend upon relaxation in a moist one. Arbuthnot.
The sea is not higher than the land, as some imagined the sea stood upon heap higher than the shore; and at the deluge a relaxation being made, it overflow’d the land. Burnet.
They childishly granted, by common consent of their whole senate, under their town seal, a relaxation to one Bertelier, whom the eldership had excommunicated. Richard Hooker.
The relaxation of the statute of mortmain, is one of the reasons which gives the bishop terrible apprehensions of popery coming on us. Jonathan Swift.
As God has not so devoted our bodies to toil, but that he allows us some recreation: so doubtless he indulges the same relaxation to our minds. Government of the Tongue.
There would be no business in solitude, nor proper relaxations in business. Joseph Addison, Freeholder.
Wikipedia
Relaxation
Relaxation stands quite generally for a release of tension, a return to equilibrium. In the sciences, the term is used in the following ways:
ChatGPT
relaxation
Relaxation refers to the process of releasing tension and returning the muscles and the mind to a state of calm and balance. It involves the decrease in physical and mental arousal, resulting in alleviation of stress, increase in overall wellbeing and improvement in mood. It can be achieved through various methods including meditation, deep breathing exercises, yoga, and hobbies.
Webster Dictionary
Relaxationnoun
the act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law
Relaxationnoun
remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement
Etymology: [L. relaxatio; cf. F. relaxation.]
Wikidata
Relaxation
In nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging the term relaxation describes several processes by which nuclear magnetization prepared in a non-equilibrium state returns to the equilibrium distribution. In other words, relaxation describes how fast spins "forget" the direction in which they are oriented. The rates of this spin relaxation can be measured in both spectroscopy and imaging applications.
The Roycroft Dictionary
relaxation
The first requirement of strength.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Relaxation
Activity which reduces the feelings of tension and the effects of STRESS, PHYSIOLOGICAL.
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'relaxation' in Nouns Frequency: #2598
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of relaxation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of relaxation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of relaxation in a Sentence
Some images spread on social media, which show a relaxation in the behaviour of some people - fortunately only a few - , should not be taken as an example, they should be deplored, we can't have the idea that we've already reached the moment to return to normal.
Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another.
A sea of red is washing over the energy complex as rising U.S. production coupled with a looming relaxation in OPEC-led cuts sends bulls scurrying for the exits.
It's like a moment of meditation, relaxation, connection.
They are extremely beneficial from a classical conditioning standpoint, if your body knows what comes after the end of these activities is sleep, then you start to condition yourself, and after a bit of time, your body will more easily slip into a state of relaxation, which increases your chances of sleep.
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