relaxation

noun

1. (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

   noun.process

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance

   noun.process

   Synonyms relaxation behavior

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry

   noun.feeling

   Synonyms easiness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. an occurrence of control or strength weakening

   noun.event

   Examples

   The relaxation of requirements.

   Synonyms loosening slackening

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

   noun.act

   Synonyms ease repose rest

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.act

   Synonyms relaxation method

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. the act of making less strict

   noun.act

   Synonyms liberalisation liberalization

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, <i>relaxation</i> of the muscles; <i>relaxation</i> of a law.

   noun

   Source: webster1913