Word Type

Noun

The word "relaxation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

doing doing much much stress

Typical Location

park

Capable Of

help person live longer

Defined As

opposite of stress opposite of tension

Derived Terms

T1 relaxation time T2 relaxation time antirelaxation bronchorelaxation dielectric relaxation half-relaxation time isovolumic relaxation time letter of relaxation longitudinal relaxation time myorelaxation nonrelaxation overrelaxation pilorelaxation relaxation time relaxational spin-lattice relaxation time spin-spin relaxation time thermal relaxation time transverse relaxation time underrelaxation vasorelaxation violent relaxation

Derived From

relax

Distinct From

anxiety

Context

music physics physiology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alleviation easement easing exponential decay exponential return growth inactivity increase increment mathematical operation mathematical process operation quietness quietude relief tranquility tranquillity weakening

Type Of (IsA)

emotion exponential decay increase mathematical process weakening

Part Of

recreation

Related Terms

relax relaxable relaxant relaxate relaxative

Related Terms

abatement application atom attention diminution effort energy level firmness leisure longer looseness molecule part pathology peace peace and recreation relax relaxable relaxant relaxate relaxative relaxing release relief remission rest rest and rigor spa stress stress relief tension tone transition unbending

Synonym Network

easiness liberalization rest

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