Contraction

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-23-2012

contraction
noun1

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)2

the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling"[syn: compression]3

a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds; "'won't' is a contraction of 'will not'"; "'o'clock' is a contraction of 'of the clock'"4

the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope[ant: enlargement]

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07-23-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Contraction contraction noun1(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)2the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling"[syn: compression]3a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds; "'won't' is a contraction of 'will not'"; "'o'clock' is a contraction of 'of the clock'"4the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope[ant: enlargement]