1. (noun)
contraction, muscular contraction, muscle contraction
- (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) Synonyms: muscular contraction, condensation, compression, muscle contraction, contraction
2. (noun)
compression, condensation, contraction
- the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together Synonyms: densification, abridgement, condensation, compressing, abridgment, compression, capsule, concretion, compaction, muscle contraction, condensate, muscular contraction, contraction, condensing
3. (noun)
contraction
- a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds Synonyms: muscular contraction, condensation, compression, muscle contraction
4. (noun)
contraction
- the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope Synonyms: muscular contraction, condensation, compression, muscle contraction
Synonyms of 'contraction'
