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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