• Relaxation

    Full definition of relaxation

    Noun

    relaxation

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