relaxation

Noun

• 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

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  liberalization , liberalisation , relaxation method , rest , ease , repose , loosening , slackening , easiness , relaxation behavior