contraction
kənˈtrakʃ(ə)n/
noun
noun: contraction; plural noun: contractions
the process of becoming smaller.
"the general contraction of the industry did further damage to morale"
synonyms: shrinking, reduction in size, shrinkage; More
decline, decrease, diminution, dwindling;
downtick
"the contraction of industry"
antonyms: expansion, growth
the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter.
"neurons control the contraction of muscles"
synonyms: tightening, tensing, flexing, constricting; More
spasm, convulsion, clench;
myoclonus, hippus
"neurons control the contraction of muscles"
antonyms: relaxation
a shortening of the uterine muscles occurring at intervals before and during childbirth.
"she was now in no doubt that she was having contractions"
synonyms: labour pains, labour; Morecontraction
kənˈtrakʃ(ə)n/
noun
noun: contraction; plural noun: contractions
the process of becoming smaller.
"the general contraction of the industry did further damage to morale"
synonyms: shrinking, reduction in size, shrinkage; More
decline, decrease, diminution, dwindling;
downtick
"the contraction of industry"
antonyms: expansion, growth
the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter.
"neurons control the contraction of muscles"
synonyms: tightening, tensing, flexing, constricting; More
spasm, convulsion, clench;
myoclonus, hippus
"neurons control the contraction of muscles"
antonyms: relaxation
a shortening of the uterine muscles occurring at intervals before and during childbirth.
"she was now in no doubt that she was having contractions"
synonyms: labour pains, labour; More