relaxation

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние свободы от напряжения, тревоги или усилий; также может описывать процесс удлинения мышц, возвращения системы в равновесие или действие по смягчению правил или условий.

A noun referring to the state of being free from tension, anxiety, or effort; it can also describe the process of muscles lengthening, a system returning to equilibrium, or the act of making rules or conditions less strict.

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1. Muscle relaxationB2formalmedical

   The gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers.

   Расслабление мышц

   • After the intense workout, the athlete focused on muscle relaxation.
   • The physiotherapist recommended exercises for muscle relaxation.
   • Deep breathing can promote muscle relaxation and reduce tension.

   Антонимыcontractionspasmtensiontightening

2. Physical equilibrium returnC1formalscientific

   The exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance.

   Релаксация

   • The relaxation time of the system was measured in the experiment.
   • In physics, relaxation describes how a system returns to its stable state.
   • The relaxation process was modeled using differential equations.

   Синонимыequilibrationsettling

3. Tranquility and calmnessA2formal

   A feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry.

   Расслабление

   • She found relaxation in reading a book by the fireplace.
   • Yoga and meditation are great for achieving mental relaxation.
   • The spa offered a perfect environment for relaxation.

   Синонимыcalmcomposurepeacepeacefulnessquietudereposerestfulnessserenitystillnesstranquility

   Антонимыagitationanxietystresstensionuneaseworry

4. Weakening of controlB2formal

   An occurrence of control or strength weakening.

   Ослабление

   • The relaxation of trade restrictions boosted the economy.
   • There was a noticeable relaxation of security measures at the event.
   • The relaxation of the rules allowed for more creative freedom.

   Синонимыabatementdiminutioneasinglooseningmitigationreductionslackeningweakening

   Антонимыintensificationstrengtheningtightening

5. A2formal

   Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility).

   Отдых

   • After a long week, he enjoyed a weekend of pure relaxation.
   • The vacation provided a much-needed relaxation from daily stress.
   • She spent the afternoon in relaxation, doing nothing at all.

   Синонимыdowntimeeaseidlenessleisurereliefreposerespiterest

   Антонимыactivitylaborstraintoilwork

6. Mathematical approximation methodC2formalscientific

   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.

   Метод релаксации

   • The relaxation method is used to solve complex systems of equations.
   • Engineers often apply relaxation techniques in numerical analysis.
   • The iterative relaxation process converged to an accurate solution.

   Синонимыrelaxation method

7. B2formal

   The act of making less strict.

   Ослабление

   • The relaxation of immigration laws led to more applications.
   • There was a gradual relaxation of the company's dress code.
   • The relaxation of the curfew allowed people to stay out later.

   Синонимыabatementalleviationeasinglooseningmitigationmoderationreductionslackening

   Антонимыhardeningstiffeningtightening