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Webster 1913 Edition
Relaxation
Reˊlax-a′tion
(r?ˊl?ks-?′sh?n;277)
, Noun.
[L.
relaxatio
; cf. F. relaxation
.] 1.
The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed;
as,
relaxation
of the muscles; relaxation
of a law.2.
Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement.
“Hours of careless relaxation.” Macaulay.
Webster 1828 Edition
Relaxation
RELAXA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of slackening or remitting tension; as a relaxation of the muscles, fibers or nerves; a relaxation of the whole system.2.
Cessation of restraint.3.
Remission or abatement of rigor; as a relaxation of the law.4.
Remission of attention or application; as a relaxation of mind, study or business.5.
An opening or loosening.