noun
relaxation
ree-lak-SAY-shuhn
noun
1
A state of rest and reduced tension, or an activity that produces it.
"A hot bath is her favourite form of relaxation."
"The spa offers massages designed purely for relaxation."
2
A loosening or lessening of something strict, such as a rule or restriction.
"The new policy allowed a relaxation of the dress code."
How to Use Relaxation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being relaxed, or an easing-up of tension or rules.
Common pairings
deep relaxation
relaxation techniques
relaxation of restrictions
Word Forms
relaxations plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin relaxatio, itself formed from relax plus the noun-forming suffix -ation.