Synonyms of Contraction in English :
Antonyms of Contraction in English
Thesaurus of Contraction in English
Contraction
see definition of contractionSynonyms of contraction
1. (noun) (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
2. (noun) the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Hyponyms of contraction
1. (noun) (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
2. (noun) the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Hypernyms of contraction
1. (noun) (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
2. (noun) the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
3. (noun) a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
4. (noun) the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Domain Categories of contraction
1. (noun) (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Words Derivationally Related to contraction
1. (noun) (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
2. (noun) the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
3. (noun) the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Antonyms of contraction
1. (noun) the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope