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Contraction

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Definitions for Contraction

noun
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonyms
muscular contraction muscle contraction
noun
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Synonyms
Examples
  1. the contraction of a gas on cooling
noun
a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Examples
  1. `won't' is a contraction of `will not'
  2. `o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'
noun
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

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