Synonyms of RELAXATION

noun

1. (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance

   Also: relaxation behavior.

2. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry

   • EASINESS8

3. an occurrence of control or strength weakening

   • LOOSENING10
   • SLACKENING17

4. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

   • REST4
   • EASE4
   • REPOSE8

5. a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount

   Also: relaxation method.

6. the act of making less strict

   • LIBERALIZATION25

   Not playable in Scrabble US: LIBERALISATION.