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(noun) an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements": "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind" |
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Synonyms: loosening, slackening |
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Related Words: weakening |
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(noun) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance |
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Synonyms: relaxation behavior |
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Related Words: exponential decay, exponential return |
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(noun) a state of refreshing tranquility |
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Synonyms: easiness |
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Related Words: dreaminess, languor, quietness, quietude, tranquility, tranquillity |
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(noun) the act of making less strict |
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Synonyms: liberalisation, liberalization |
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Related Words: alleviation, easing, relief |
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(noun) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool" |
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Synonyms: ease, repose, rest |
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Related Words: dormancy, inactivity, leisure, lie-in, quiescence, quiescency, sleeping |
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