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contraction แปลว่า

การหดตัว

/kənˈtɹækʃn̩/

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British/kənˈtɹakʃn̩/

contraction in Thai: การหดตัว. In English, contraction means an act of incurring debt; also (generally), an act of acquiring something (generally negative).

Thai words for contraction

(sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume
การหดตัว

English meaning of contraction

  1. noun An act of incurring debt; also (generally), an act of acquiring something (generally negative).
  2. noun An act of entering into a contract or agreement; specifically, a contract of marriage; a contracting; also (obsolete), a betrothal.
  3. noun The process of contracting or becoming infected with a disease.
  4. noun An abridgement or shortening of writing, etc.; an abstract, a summary; also (uncountable), brevity, conciseness.

Full definition of contraction

contraction in a sentence

  • Our contraction of debt in this quarter has reduced our ability to attract investors.
  • the contraction of malaria
  • The country’s economic contraction was caused by high oil prices.

Synonyms of contraction

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contraction in other languages

Questions about contraction in Thai

What is the meaning of contraction in Thai?
Contraction in Thai is การหดตัว.
contraction แปลว่าอะไร
Contraction: การหดตัว.
What does contraction mean in English?
Contraction means an act of incurring debt; also (generally), an act of acquiring something (generally negative).

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