relaxation

noun

1. (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

Definition categories: process, growth, increase, increment

2. (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance

Definition categories: process

3. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry

Similar word(s): easiness

Definition categories: feeling, quietness, quietude, tranquility, tranquillity

4. an occurrence of control or strength weakening

- the relaxation of requirements

Similar word(s): loosening, slackening

Definition categories: event, weakening

5. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

Similar word(s): ease, repose, rest

Definition categories: act, inactivity

6. a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount

Definition categories: act, operation

7. the act of making less strict

Similar word(s): liberalization

Definition categories: act, alleviation, easement, easing, relief