Relaxation Meaning
/ˌriː.lækˈseɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
nounA diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
Sentence Examples
Credit relaxation is considered necessary to shore up business.
Stupidity is the relaxation of intelligence.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After the exam, students enjoyed a period of ____ in the park.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor recommended ____ techniques such as deep breathing and meditation to manage anxiety.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin relaxatio, relaxationis; equivalent to relax + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"It may seem as though the safer sex message gets overplayed, stressed too much; it may have even become tired. Nonetheless, it has become evident that to abandon that message now would create complacency among people at risk for HIV infection. The end result would be a relaxation of life-saving techniques. We would be faced with a new generation of individuals testing antibody positive."
— 1989 December 3, Michael De Mayo, “A New Word In AIDS Prevention: Relapse”, in Gay Community News, volume 17, number 21, page 16:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the exam, students enjoyed a period of ____ in the park.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor recommended ____ techniques such as deep breathing and meditation to manage anxiety.