Contraction

"Contraction" in Korean

단축

danchuk

((sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume)

단축어

danchugeo

(shortened form of a word, often with omitted letters replaced by an apostrophe or a diacritical mark)

위축

wichuk

(shortening of a muscle during its use)

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