Contraction Meaning
There are 4 meaning(s) for word Contraction
Meaning 1 : the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Example : the contraction of a gas on cooling
Synonyms : compression, condensation
Example : the contraction of a gas on cooling
Synonyms : compression, condensation
Meaning 2 : (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonyms : muscle contraction, muscular contraction
Synonyms : muscle contraction, muscular contraction
Meaning 3 : a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Example : `won't' is a contraction of `will not',`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'
Example : `won't' is a contraction of `will not',`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'
Meaning 4 : the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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