Synonyms of relaxation

Noun

1. relaxation, increase, increment, growth

usage: (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

2. relaxation, relaxation behavior, exponential decay, exponential return

usage: (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance

3. easiness, relaxation, tranquillity, tranquility, quietness, quietude

usage: a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; "the easiness we feel when sleeping"

4. relaxation, loosening, slackening, weakening

usage: an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"

5. rest, ease, repose, relaxation, inactivity

usage: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"

6. relaxation, relaxation method, mathematical process, mathematical operation, operation

usage: a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount

7. liberalization, liberalisation, relaxation, easing, easement, alleviation, relief

usage: the act of making less strict

Definition and meaning of relaxation (Dictionary)