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   contraction

   /kənˈtrakʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process of becoming smaller: "the general contraction of the industry did further damage to morale" Similar shrinkingreduction in sizeshrinkagedeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlingdowntickOpposite expansiongrowth
   • ▪ the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter: "neurons control the contraction of muscles" Similar tighteningtensingflexingconstrictingspasmconvulsionclenchmyoclonushippusOpposite relaxation
   • ▪ a shortening of the uterine muscles occurring at intervals before and during childbirth: "she was now in no doubt that she was having contractions" Similar labour painslabourBraxton Hicks contractionscrampsarchaic:travail
   • ▪ the process of shortening a word by combination or elision.
   • ▪ a word or group of words resulting from shortening an original form: "‘goodbye’ is a contraction of ‘God be with you’" Similar abbreviationshort formshortened formelisiondiminutivetechnical:crasissyneresisOpposite expansion

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contractio(n-), from contrahere ‘draw together’ (see contract).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRACTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTRACTION definition: 1. the fact of something becoming smaller or shorter: 2. the fact of becoming less in amount or…. Learn more.

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   noun. con· trac· tion kən-ˈtrak-shən. Synonyms of contraction. 1. a. : the action or process of contracting. The hot metal undergoes contraction as it cools. : the state of being contracted. b. : the shortening and thickening of a functioning muscle or muscle fiber. c. : a reduction in business activity or growth. d.

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   A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, with the omitted letters often replaced by an apostrophe. Learn more about the different types of contractions, their usage, and their origin from Dictionary.com.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contractionContraction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A contraction is the act of decreasing the size of something or shortening it, or it can be the process of becoming smaller or compressed. The two most well-known uses of contraction involve muscles and words.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › contractionContraction - definition of contraction by The Free Dictionary

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   A contraction is a word or phrase that is shorter than the original, formed by omitting or combining some of the sounds or letters. Learn about different types of contractions, such as muscle contractions, linguistic contractions, and economic contractions, with definitions and examples.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontraction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of contraction as a noun in different contexts, such as physics, medicine and linguistics. Find out how to pronounce contraction and see example sentences and synonyms.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRACTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A contraction is a shortened form of a word or words, often marked by an apostrophe. Learn the meaning, usage, and pronunciation of contractions in English, with synonyms and examples.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRACTION definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of contraction as a noun in English, with examples of different types of contractions. Find out how to use contractions in sentences and how to translate them in other languages.

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    Learn the meaning of contraction in medical, grammatical and physical contexts. Find out how to use contractions in sentences with examples from the corpus.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › contractionContraction Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    Learn the different meanings of contraction, such as the act of making something smaller, a medical movement of a muscle, or a short form of a word. See examples and usage of contractions in sentences.