relaxation

Relaxation (rlks-shn;277), n.

Etymology: [L. relaxatio; cf. F. relaxation.]

1. The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.

2. Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement. "Hours of careless relaxation." Macaulay.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists relaxation only as an antonym, under exercise, work.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

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