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contraction
noun(con-trac-tion)
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Synonyms: compression, condensation,
Examples:
The contraction of a gas on cooling.
contraction
noun(con-trac-tion)
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonyms: muscle contraction, muscular contraction,
contraction
noun(con-trac-tion)
a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Examples:
`won't' is a contraction of `will not'.
`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'.
contraction
noun(con-trac-tion)
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Antonyms: expansion,

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