relaxation

CEFRB1

/ˌriː.lækˈseɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A calm state free from tension or worry.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.

Examples

  • Credit relaxation is considered necessary to shore up business.

  • Stupidity is the relaxation of intelligence.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Remission or abatement of rigor.

  2. The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

  3. Remission of attention or application.

More examples

In context

  • relaxation of the soft palate

  • relaxation of efforts

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Latin relaxatio, relaxationis; equivalent to relax + -ation.