relaxation - transcription, translation and pronunciation online

Transcription and pronunciation of the word "relaxation" in British and American variants. Detailed translation and examples.

relaxation
[ˌriː.lækˈseɪ.ʃən]
[ˌriː.lækˈseɪ.ʃən]
Definitions
noun
the state of being free from tension and anxiety.
Kraft completed a study of the possible value of hypnotic relaxation in the management of anxiety in 12 terminally ill patients with cancer.
the restoration of equilibrium following disturbance.
After light excitation, the protein transfers the excess energy via vibrational relaxation to the surrounding water bath.
Examples
Like the Finns have known for centuries Koreans have discovered that daily saunas bring rejuvenation, relaxation and general well-being.
They don't always come cheap, but often the expense is well worth the sheer relaxation and mental tranquillity that a week in the islands can so easily induce.
Kung felt that Konner's presence permitted this relaxation of the ethical rules.
There have been increased calls for a relaxation of the rule.
At first sight his five interlinked billboards, showing a series of outdoor scenes, exude a sense of relaxation and contentment.
There are no ‘exceptional’ or ‘policy’ grounds that would warrant the relaxation of the normal rules as to causation.
This muscle relaxation causes your throat tissues to sag.
I wouldn't be surprised if the thin eating champs were born with weak pyloric sphincters, or exhibit higher capacity for smooth muscle relaxation .
The aim of the weekend will be one of complete relaxation and enhancement of well-being.
The contraction and relaxation of cardiac muscle results from the depolarisation and repolarisation of myocardial cells.