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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).
Synonyms
false labor
muscular contraction
contracture
uterine contraction
muscle contraction
tetanus
Braxton-Hicks contraction
shortening
vaginismus
Antonyms
inflate
lengthen
accelerate
strengthen
stretch
Etymology
contraction (English)
contractio (Latin)
contraho (Latin)
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2. contraction
noun.
(kənˈtrækʃən)
A
word
formed
from
two
or
more
words
by
omitting
or
combining
some
sounds.
Synonyms
word
Antonyms
appreciate
escalate
Etymology
contraction (English)
contractio (Latin)
contraho (Latin)
3. contraction
noun.
(kənˈtrækʃən)
The
act
of
decreasing
(something)
in
size
or
volume
or
quantity
or
scope.
Synonyms
decrease
step-down
diminution
reduction
Antonyms
increase
expansion
decompression
crescendo
expand
Etymology
contraction (English)
contractio (Latin)
contraho (Latin)
4. contraction
noun.
(kənˈtrækʃən)
The
process
or
result
of
becoming
smaller
or
pressed
together.
Synonyms
compression
shrinking
coarctation
condensation
shrinkage
constriction
Antonyms
maximize
maximise
maximization
appreciation
addition
Etymology
contraction (English)
contractio (Latin)
contraho (Latin)
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