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contraction::noun | Spocien Dictionary

contraction

/kən'trækʃən/

the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

the contraction of a gas on cooling.

contraction

/kən'trækʃən/

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

Type	Words
Synonyms	muscle contraction, muscular contraction
Type of	shortening
Has types	braxton-hicks contraction, contracture, false labor, tetanus, uterine contraction, vaginismus
Derivation	contract

contraction

/kən'trækʃən/

a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds

Type	Words
Type of	word

`won't' is a contraction of `will not'.

`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'.

contraction

/kən'trækʃən/

the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

Type	Words
Type of	reduction, step-down, diminution, decrease
Derivation	contract