Contraction — synonyms, contraction antonyms, definition

1. contraction (Noun)

abatement abbreviation abridgement abstract abstraction binding colloquialism compendium compression condensation constriction decline decrease digest diminishing dwindling fold gather lessening lowering • • • expansion

contraction (Noun) — (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fibre).

contraction (Noun) — The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together. ex. "the contraction of a gas on cooling"

contraction (Noun) — A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds. ex. "'won't' is a contraction of 'will not'" ex. "'o'clock' is a contraction of 'of the clock'"

contraction (Noun) — The act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope.

contraction (Noun) — (economics) a period of economic decline or negative growth. ex. "The country's economic contraction was caused by high oil prices"

decrease diminution reduction shortening shrinkage shrinking step-down word Braxton-Hicks contraction coarctation constriction contracture false labor false labour tetanus uterine contraction vaginismus