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1. contraction

noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).

Etymology

  • contractio (Latin)
  • contraho (Latin)

Rhymes with Contraction

  • dissatisfaction
  • satisfaction
  • liquefaction
  • transaction
  • subtraction
  • extraction
  • distraction
  • abstraction
  • retraction
  • infraction
  • diffraction
  • classaction
  • telaction
  • interaction
  • exaction
  • attraction
  • reaction
  • inaction
  • fraction
  • faction

2. contraction

noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • contractio (Latin)
  • contraho (Latin)

3. contraction

noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

Etymology

  • contractio (Latin)
  • contraho (Latin)

4. contraction

noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together.

Etymology

  • contractio (Latin)
  • contraho (Latin)