relaxation
gb/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən/
B1
Engleză
~ 9800
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B1
state
1
state of calm and rest
A happy, quiet feeling in your body and mind when you are not worried, busy, or tense.
Tipar de utilizare:
to feel [relaxation]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"I feel relax"* instead of *"I feel relaxed"* or *"I feel relaxation"*. Use **"relaxed"** as an adjective after linking verbs ("I feel relaxed") and **"relaxation"** as a noun ("I need some relaxation").
Sinonime
calm (Emphasizes emotional quietness; less focus on the body than "relaxation".)
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rest (Focuses more on stopping activity; may or may not include a feeling of ease like "relaxation".)
Antonime
stress (A state of mental or emotional pressure, the opposite of feeling relaxed.)
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tension (A feeling of tightness or worry in the body or mind, which relaxation removes.)
Colocații
a sense of relaxation
|deep relaxation
|complete relaxation
|state of relaxation
|for relaxation
|feeling of relaxation
Teme
daily life
|health
|emotions
Exemple
- After a long week at work, she finally felt a deep sense of relaxation on Saturday morning.
- The sound of the ocean brought him complete relaxation.
- Yoga helps many people achieve a state of relaxation.
- Soft music and dim lights created an atmosphere of relaxation in the spa.
- Even a short walk at lunchtime can give you a feeling of relaxation.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I feel great relaxation when I sit by the sea.
- A hot bath gives me deep relaxation after work.
- This music helps me find relaxation before I sleep.
- He closed his eyes and felt relaxation in his whole body.
- The room was quiet and full of relaxation.
Substantiv
B1
entity
2
activity for rest and pleasure
Something you do to have fun and rest at the same time, not for work or school.
Tipar de utilizare:
[activity] is [someone]'s relaxation
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse *"relax"* (verb) and *"relaxation"* (noun) in this sense and say *"My relaxation is to relax"* instead of *"My relaxation is reading"* or *"I relax by reading"*. Use a **noun or -ing form** after "my relaxation is" ("My relaxation is playing tennis").
Sinonime
leisure activity (More formal and general; often used in surveys or reports.)
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pastime (Suggests a regular, enjoyed activity; does not always stress the resting aspect like "relaxation".)
Antonime
work (Activity done for pay or duty, not mainly for rest and pleasure.)
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chores (Unpaid but necessary tasks at home, usually not enjoyable or relaxing.)
Colocații
form of relaxation
|source of relaxation
|perfect relaxation
|favourite relaxation
|outdoor relaxation
|relaxation activities
Teme
daily life
|hobbies
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- For her, reading novels is the perfect relaxation after a busy day.
- Many people see gardening as a form of relaxation.
- He uses video games as relaxation in the evenings.
- Swimming is my main relaxation on the weekend.
- The hotel offers many kinds of relaxation, including spa treatments and guided walks.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Reading is my favourite relaxation.
- For him, drawing is a kind of relaxation.
- On Sunday, my relaxation is watching movies.
- Cooking is good relaxation after my job.
- We all need some relaxation after school.
Substantiv
B2
event
3
muscles becoming less tense
When your muscles or body become soft and loose again, not hard or tight.
Tipar de utilizare:
relaxation of [a muscle/body part]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *"relaxed"* where the **process** is meant and say *"the relaxed of the muscles"*. Use **"relaxation"** for the process ("relaxation of the muscles") and **"relaxed"** for the final state ("my muscles are relaxed").
Sinonime
loosening (A more general, physical term; does not strongly suggest comfort, unlike "relaxation".)
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release (Focuses on letting go of tension, often used in therapeutic contexts.)
Antonime
contraction (Refers to muscles becoming shorter and tighter, the physical opposite of relaxation.)
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tightening (A general term for becoming tight; contrasts with the body becoming loose in relaxation.)
Colocații
muscle relaxation
|progressive muscle relaxation
|relaxation of the muscles
|deep muscle relaxation
|full-body relaxation
|guided relaxation
Teme
health
|body
|medicine
Exemple
- The exercise ends with a period of complete muscle relaxation.
- Deep breathing can help with the relaxation of your neck and shoulder muscles.
- The therapist guided the patient through a full-body relaxation.
- Progressive muscle relaxation is often used to reduce anxiety.
- Stretching after a run helps with relaxation of the leg muscles.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The doctor showed me a simple muscle relaxation exercise.
- Slow breathing can bring relaxation to your shoulders.
- Yoga helps with relaxation of the back muscles.
- I felt strong relaxation in my legs after the massage.
- This app gives audio for body relaxation.
Substantiv
formal
B2
action
4
making rules less strict
When a government, company, or person makes a rule or limit easier and less strict.
Tipar de utilizare:
relaxation of [rules/controls/restrictions]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"make the rules more relax"* instead of using the noun *"relaxation"* or adjective *"relaxed"*. Say **"a relaxation of the rules"** or **"more relaxed rules"**, not *"more relax rules"*.
Sinonime
easing (Slightly less formal and often suggests a gentle or partial reduction in strictness.)
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loosening (More metaphorical and less technical; suggests rules are not held as tightly.)
Antonime
tightening (Making rules or controls stricter, the direct opposite of relaxation in this sense.)
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enforcement (Stressing strict application of rules, which contrasts with making them less strict.)
Colocații
relaxation of rules
|relaxation of regulations
|relaxation of restrictions
|temporary relaxation
|gradual relaxation
|relaxation of controls
Teme
law
|politics
|business
Exemple
- The government announced a gradual relaxation of travel restrictions.
- There will be no relaxation of safety rules after the incident.
- Business groups are calling for a relaxation of tax regulations.
- The temporary relaxation of visa requirements boosted tourism.
- Any relaxation of these standards could put customers at risk.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The city planned a relaxation of parking rules on weekends.
- Many people want a relaxation of the strict dress code.
- The company will not allow a relaxation of safety rules.
- After the election, there was a relaxation of media controls.
- A small relaxation of the law helped new businesses.
Substantiv
technical
C1
event
5
system returning to equilibrium
In science, the slow return of something (like a material or atom) to its normal state after it has been changed or pushed away from that state.
Tipar de utilizare:
relaxation of [a system/material]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this technical sense with everyday "relaxation" and wrongly think it always involves comfort. In scientific contexts, it is about **returning to equilibrium**, not feeling calm.
Sinonime
decay (In physics, can describe a decrease back toward an original value; not always identical but similar in many models.)
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recovery (General term for returning to an original state; less precise than "relaxation" in technical use.)
Antonime
excitation (In physics, the process of moving a system away from its ground or equilibrium state, the opposite direction of relaxation.)
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disturbance (The act of pushing a system away from equilibrium, which relaxation then reverses.)
Colocații
relaxation time
|stress relaxation
|dielectric relaxation
|spin relaxation
|thermal relaxation
|relaxation process
Teme
science
|physics
Exemple
- The relaxation time of the material was measured under different temperatures.
- Nuclear magnetic resonance depends on the relaxation of nuclear spins.
- Stress relaxation in polymers can cause long-term deformation.
- The model describes the relaxation process after a sudden change in pressure.
- Thermal relaxation occurs as the object slowly cools to room temperature.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- In this experiment, we study the relaxation time of the system.
- The chart shows the relaxation of the material after it is stretched.
- Scientists measured the relaxation process after the laser pulse.
- Stress relaxation is important in designing plastic parts.
- Thermal relaxation happens when the hot metal returns to normal temperature.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
relaxation
IPA
GB/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
re - lax - a - tion (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: relaxation
- Plural: relaxation, relaxations
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
relaxations
noun
Core family
Related words
relaxant
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unrelaxed
adjective
unrelaxing
adjective
Expresii
progressive muscle relaxation
1/pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪv mˈʌsəl ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
tensing and releasing muscles method
A relaxation method where you slowly make each part of your body tight and then loose again to reduce tension.
Exemple
- The psychologist showed him how to use progressive muscle relaxation before bed.
- Progressive muscle relaxation can lower physical signs of stress.
- Many audio programs guide listeners through progressive muscle relaxation.
relaxation exercises
1/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən ˈɛksɚsˌaɪzɪz/
fixed phrase
activities to reduce tension
Simple movements or breathing and thinking activities that you do to help your body and mind relax.
Exemple
- The teacher began the class with a few relaxation exercises.
- You can do these relaxation exercises at your desk during the day.
- Short relaxation exercises can improve focus and mood.
relaxation response
1/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
formal
body’s deep rest state
A special calm state in the body that happens when stress goes down, for example through breathing or meditation.
Exemple
- Meditation can trigger the body’s relaxation response.
- The program teaches people how to activate the relaxation response under pressure.
- Researchers measured changes in heart rate during the relaxation response.
relaxation techniques
1/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən tɛknˈiks/
fixed phrase
methods to help you relax
Ways of doing things (like breathing or stretching) that help your body and mind become calm and not tense.
Exemple
- The therapist taught her several relaxation techniques to manage her anxiety.
- Simple relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, can be done anywhere.
- Many apps now offer guided relaxation techniques for better sleep.
relaxation therapy
1/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
therapy using relaxation methods
A kind of treatment where a professional helps you use relaxation methods to feel less stress or pain.
Exemple
- She started relaxation therapy to help with her panic attacks.
- Relaxation therapy is often used alongside medication for chronic pain.
- The clinic offers relaxation therapy for patients with sleep problems.
relaxation time
1/ɹˌilæksˈeɪʃən tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
technical
time for system to relax
In science, the amount of time a system needs to go back to its normal state after it is changed.
Exemple
- The relaxation time decreases as the temperature rises.
- Different materials have different relaxation times under stress.
- We calculated the relaxation time from the decay curve.