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Word | Contraction |
Portuguese Meaning | contração |
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) / the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope / The act or process of contracting, shortening, or shrinking / the process of becoming smaller., | |
Usage | ⇒ The contraction of a gas on cooling ⇒ the general contraction of the industry did further damage to morale ⇒ The contraction of a body |
Synonyms | abbreviation, reduction, condensation, shortening, compression, decrease, abridgement, curtailment, diminution, shrinkage, shrinking, abridgment, compaction, constriction, decrement, deflation, diminishment, lessening, truncation, epitome, |
Antonyms | expansion, extension, increase, dilation, enlargement, spread, accretion, accumulation, addition, amplification, augmentation, broadening, buildup, decompression, distension, inflation, stretch, swelling, accompaniment, accrual, |
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