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relaxation [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən] n
1. rest or refreshment, as after work or effort; recreation 2. a form of rest or recreation his relaxation is cricket 3. a partial lessening of a punishment, duty, etc. 4. the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed 5. (Physics / General Physics) Physics the return of a system to equilibrium after a displacement from this state 6. (Mathematics) Maths a method by which errors resulting from an approximation are reduced by using new approximations ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
relaxation noun 1. leisure, rest, fun, pleasure, entertainment, recreation, enjoyment, amusement, refreshment, beer and skittles (informal) You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation. 2. lessening, easing, reduction, weakening, moderation, let-up (informal), slackening, diminution, abatement There will be no relaxation of army pressure. Translations relaxation [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən] N 1. (= loosening) [of discipline] → relajación f, relajamiento m 2. (= rest) → descanso m, relajación f to get some relaxation → esparcirse, expansionarse to seek relaxation in painting → esparcirse dedicándose a la pintura 3. (= amusement) → recreo m, distracción f a favourite relaxation of the wealthy → un pasatiempo favorito de los ricos relaxation [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən] n (= rest and recreation) → détente f I don't have much time for relaxation → Je n'ai pas beaucoup de moments de détente. [rules, restrictions] → assouplissement m the relaxation of travel restrictions → l'assouplissement des restrictions de déplacement modif [technique, class] → de relaxation relaxation n (= act of relaxing sth) → Lockerung f; (of muscles also, person, one’s mind) → Entspannung f; (of attention, effort) → Nachlassen nt (= rest) → Entspannung f; (= recreation) → Erholung f, → Entspannung f; you need some relaxation after work → Sie sollten sich nach der Arbeit entspannen, Sie brauchen ein wenig Erholung nach der Arbeit; reading is her form of relaxation → sie entspannt sich durch Lesen relaxation [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃ/ən] n (rest) → relax m; (of muscles) → rilassamento, rilasciamento; (entertainment) → svago she plays the piano for relaxation → suona il piano per rilassarsi relaxation [ˌriːlækˈseɪʃ/ən] n (rest) → relax m; (of muscles) → rilassamento, rilasciamento; (entertainment) → svago she plays the piano for relaxation → suona il piano per rilassarsi How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But if this cannot be, play is more necessary for those who labour than those who are at rest: for he who labours requires relaxation; which play will supply: for as labour is attended with pain and continued exertion, it is necessary that play should be introduced, under proper regulations, as a medicine: for such an employment of the mind is a relaxation to it, and eases with pleasure. In a southern-going ship, bound out for a long voyage, the passage through their dominions is characterized by a relaxation of strain and vigilance on the part of the seamen. There is something perilously sensuous in the relaxation of one's muscles, both of mind and body, after a day thus well spent. |
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