English
Detailed Synonyms for contraction in English
contraction:
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the contraction
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the contraction
– the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope 1 -
the contraction
– (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) 1the contraction; the muscular contraction; the muscle contraction– (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) 1 -
the contraction
– a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds 1 -
the contraction
– the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together 1the contraction; the compression; the condensation– the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together 1
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contraction