Found 3 items, similar to Relaxation.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: relaxation istirahat
English → English (WordNet) Definition: relaxation relaxation n 1: (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers 2: (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance [syn: relaxation behavior] 3: a state of refreshing tranquility [syn: easiness] 4: an occurrence of control or strength weakening; “the relaxation of requirements”; “the loosening of his grip”; “the slackening of the wind” [syn: loosening, slackening] 5: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); “took his repose by the swimming pool” [syn: rest, ease, repose] 6: 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 [syn: relaxation method] 7: the act of making less strict [syn: liberalization, liberalisation]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Relaxation Relaxation \Re`lax*a"tion\ (r?`l?ks-?"sh?n;277), n. [L. relaxatio; cf. F. relaxation.] 1. The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law. [1913 Webster] 2. Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement. “Hours of careless relaxation.” --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]