Added 8 October 2026
relaxation
/ˌɹiːlækˈseɪʃən/ noun
In Latin: relaxātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about relaxation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
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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
- Remission or abatement of rigor.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin relaxatio, relaxationis; equivalent to relax + -ation.
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