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Meaning of word contraction from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

contraction   noun

Meaning : (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).

Synonyms : muscle contraction, muscular contraction

Meaning : The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together.

Example : The contraction of a gas on cooling.

Synonyms : compression, condensation

Meaning : A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds.

Example : `won't' is a contraction of `will not'.
`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'.

Meaning : The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

enlargement, expansion

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