relaxation (n.)(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers;
relaxation (n.)(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance;
Synonyms: relaxation behavior
relaxation (n.)a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry;
Synonyms: easiness
relaxation (n.)an occurrence of control or strength weakening;
the relaxation of requirements
Synonyms: loosening / slackening
relaxation (n.)freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility);
relaxation (n.)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;
Synonyms: relaxation method
relaxation (n.)the act of making less strict;
