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contraction::noun | Spocien Dictionary

contraction
noun
/kən'trækʃən/
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Type Words
Synonyms compression, condensation
Type of shrinkage, shrinking
Has types constriction, coarctation


the contraction of a gas on cooling.

contraction::noun | Spocien Dictionary

contraction
noun
/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::noun | Spocien Dictionary

contraction
noun
/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::noun | Spocien Dictionary

contraction
noun
/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
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