relaxation

Definition

• n. (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
• n. (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
• n. an occurrence of control or strength weakening

Word forms

Plural

relaxations

Example sentences

1. n.

   After a long week at work, I really need some relaxation this weekend.

2. n.

   The scientists observed the relaxation of the molecules when the temperature increased.