CONTRACTION
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Contraction.
How to pronounce contraction:
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Contraction - as a noun
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muscle contractionmuscular contractionHypernyms (Closely Related)
shorteningHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Example: "The contraction of a gas on cooling"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compressioncondensationHypernyms (Closely Related)
shrinkageshrinkingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Example: "`won't' is a contraction of `will not'"
The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
expansionExample Sentences
"During labor, women experience uterine contractions that help push the baby out."
"A muscle contraction occurs when the muscle fibers shorten."
"The doctor noticed an abnormal contraction of the patient's airways."
"I can feel a contraction of my heart muscles while exercising."
"The contraction of the balloon squeezed out all the air."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRACTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contraction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRACTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CONTRACTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contraction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRACTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CONTRACTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contraction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRACTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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