relaxations

Noun

relaxation (countable and uncountable, plural relaxations)

1. The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
2. A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
   • relaxation of the soft palate
3. Remission or abatement of rigor.
4. Remission of attention or application.
   • relaxation of efforts
5. Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
6. The transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one; the opposite of excitation

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