Definition of relaxation Relaxation

/ɹiˌlæksejˈʃʌn/ - [reelakseyshun] - re•lax•a•tion

We found 20 definitions of relaxation from 5 different sources.

What does relaxation mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: relaxation
relaxation - an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"
		loosening, slackening
		weakening the act of reducing the strength of something
relaxation - (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
		increment, increase, growth the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"
		physiology processes and functions of an organism
relaxation - (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
		relaxation behavior
		exponential decay, exponential return a decrease that follows an exponential function
relaxation - 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
relaxation - freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
		rest, ease, repose
		inactivity being inactive; being less active
		bed rest, bedrest confinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons)
		laziness relaxed and easy activity; "the laziness of the day helped her to relax"
		lie-in a long stay in bed in the morning
		dormancy, quiescence, quiescency, sleeping a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
relaxation - the act of making less strict
		liberalization, liberalisation
		alleviation, easement, easing, relief (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land)
relaxation - a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; "the easiness we feel when sleeping"
		easiness
		quietude, quietness, tranquility, tranquillity the property of making no sound

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Wiktionary

relaxation (Noun)
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
relaxation (Noun)
A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
relaxation (Noun)
Remission or abatement of rigor.
relaxation (Noun)
Remission of attention or application.
relaxation (Noun)
Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
relaxation (Noun)
The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one.
relaxation (Noun)
The release following musical tension.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

relaxation (n.)
The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.
relaxation (n.)
Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

relaxation
The process in which a muscle loosens and returns to a resting stage.
relaxation
A period of lessening tension between rivals.
relaxation
Relief from work or other activity or responsibility.