What does contraction mean

contraction

kənˈtrakʃ (ə) n/

noun

noun: contraction; plural noun: contractions

the process of becoming smaller.

"the general contraction of the industry did further damage to morale"

synonyms: shrinking, reduction in size, shrinkage; More

decline, decrease, diminution, dwindling;

downtick

"the contraction of industry"

antonyms: expansion, growth

the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter.

"neurons control the contraction of muscles"

synonyms: tightening, tensing, flexing, constricting; More

spasm, convulsion, clench;

myoclonus, hippus

"neurons control the contraction of muscles"

antonyms: 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"

synonyms: labour pains, labour; Morecontraction

kənˈtrakʃ (ə) n/

noun

noun: contraction; plural noun: contractions

the process of becoming smaller.

"the general contraction of the industry did further damage to morale"

synonyms: shrinking, reduction in size, shrinkage; More

decline, decrease, diminution, dwindling;

downtick

"the contraction of industry"

antonyms: expansion, growth

the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter.

"neurons control the contraction of muscles"

synonyms: tightening, tensing, flexing, constricting; More

spasm, convulsion, clench;

myoclonus, hippus

"neurons control the contraction of muscles"

antonyms: 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"

synonyms: labour pains, labour; More

Contraction is when a muscle suddenly tightens, causing pain and often experienced during childbirth