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Relaxation - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Relaxation : (noun)
1: (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or
muscle fibers
2: (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium
after a disturbance [syn: relaxation behavior]
3: a state of refreshing tranquility [syn: easiness]
4: an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the
relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip";
"the slackening of the wind" [syn: loosening, slackening]
5: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility);
"took his repose by the swimming pool" [syn: rest, ease,
repose]
6: 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 [syn: relaxation method]
7: the act of making less strict [syn: liberalization, liberalisation]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Relaxation : \Re`lax*a"tion\ (r?`l?ks-?"sh?n;277), n. [L.
relaxatio; cf. F. relaxation.]
1. The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being
relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a
law.
2. Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in
recreation, diversion, or amusement. ``Hours of careless
relaxation.'' --Macaulay.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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