Synonyms of contraction
5 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for contraction is catching. Other synonyms of contraction are acquiring, condensation, epitome and syncope.
Synonyms and similar words for contraction
nounThe process of contracting or becoming infected with a disease.
nounAn abridgement or shortening of writing, etc.; an abstract, a summary; also (uncountable), brevity...
nounSynonym of syncope (“the elision or loss of a sound from the interior of a word, especially of a...
Opposite of contraction
nounAn abridgement or shortening of writing, etc.; an abstract, a summary; also (uncountable), brevity...
Meaning of contraction
- noun An act of incurring debt; also (generally), an act of acquiring something (generally negative).
- noun An act of entering into a contract or agreement; specifically, a contract of marriage; a contracting; also (obsolete), a betrothal.
- noun The process of contracting or becoming infected with a disease.
contraction in other languages
Questions about synonyms of contraction
- What is another word for contraction?
- Contraction has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as catching, acquiring, condensation, epitome and syncope.
- What is the opposite of contraction?
- The opposite of contraction is dilatation. Other antonyms of contraction are dilation and expansion.
- What does contraction mean?
- Contraction means an act of incurring debt; also (generally), an act of acquiring something (generally negative).
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