relaxation Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
   
2. noun (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
   relaxation behavior.
   
3. noun a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
   easiness.
   
   • the easiness we feel when sleeping
4. noun an occurrence of control or strength weakening
   slackening; loosening.
   
   • the relaxation of requirements
   • the loosening of his grip
   • the slackening of the wind
5. noun freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
   ease; repose; rest.
   
   • took his repose by the swimming pool
6. noun 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
   relaxation method.
   
7. noun the act of making less strict
   liberalisation; liberalization.
   

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