relaxation
Noun: 1. The state or process of becoming less tense, strict, or severe: This refers to a reduction in physical tightness, mental stress, or the strictness of rules. 2. Freedom from work, strain, or responsibility; rest or leisure: This describes a period of inactivity or recreation for the purpose of rest. 3. A feeling of calmness and tranquility, an absence of tension or worry: This is the subjective emotional or mental state resulting from relaxation. 4. (Physics) The process by which a disturbed system returns to equilibrium: This is a technical term for the return to a stable state after a disturbance. 5. (Physiology) The lengthening of inactive muscle fibers: This is the specific biological state of a muscle when it is not contracted.
- As a state/process (less tense/strict):
- The relaxation of the rules allowed for more creative expression.
- Yoga promotes muscle relaxation and flexibility.
- As freedom from activity:
- I use reading as a form of relaxation after a long day.
- The weekend is a time for relaxation and family.
- As a feeling:
- A feeling of deep relaxation washed over her as she listened to the music.
- He sought the relaxation that comes from being in nature.
- (Technical/Scientific contexts):
- The relaxation time of the material determines how quickly it returns to its original shape. (Physics)
- Muscle relaxation is as important as contraction for proper movement. (Physiology)
- "Relaxation of...": A common collocation indicating what is being made less strict or tense.
- The relaxation of trade barriers boosted the economy.
- The relaxation of his grip allowed the rope to slip.
- "For relaxation": Used to state the purpose of an activity.
- She goes to the spa for relaxation.
- "A relaxation technique": A specific method used to induce a state of calm.
- Deep breathing is a simple but effective relaxation technique.
- Relax (verb): To become or make someone/something less tense or rigid; to rest.
- He needs to relax and stop worrying.
- Relaxed (adjective): Feeling or appearing free from tension or anxiety; not formal.
- She had a relaxed attitude towards the schedule.
- The dress code for the party is relaxed.
- Relaxing (adjective): Causing a feeling of relaxation.
- We spent a relaxing afternoon by the lake.
- Rest: Cessation of work or activity to recover strength.
- Leisure: Free time when one is not working.
- Unwinding: The process of relaxing after stress.
- Repose (formal): A state of rest or tranquility.
- Easing: The act of making something less severe or intense.
- Tension: The state of being stretched tight, mental or emotional strain.
- Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain.
- Work: Activity involving mental or physical effort.
- Strictness: The quality of being demanding or severe.
- "A little rest and relaxation (R&R)": A common phrase referring to time taken off for leisure and recovery.
- After the project, the team deserved some R&R.
- the act of making less strict
- a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount
- freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
- took his repose by the swimming pool
- an occurrence of control or strength weakening
- the relaxation of requirements
- the loosening of his grip
- the slackening of the wind
- a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
- the easiness we feel when sleeping
- (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
- (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers