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contraction
US /kənˈtrækʃən/
・UK /kənˈtrækʃn/
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n. (u.)Uncountable NounProcess of becoming smaller in length/size
In the light you can see the contraction in his eyes
n. (u.)Uncountable NounInvoluntary, often painful tightening of a muscle
The contraction of your stomach tells me you ate bad food
n. (u.)Uncountable NounShortened form of words by omitting letters
This word is a contraction of two longer words
n. (u.)Uncountable NounA decline in economic activity.
The economy is experiencing a period of contraction.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounAn operation in tensor algebra.
Tensor contraction is used to reduce the order of tensors.
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- Time dilation and length contraction are not just theoretical constructs within an elegant
Time dilation and length contraction are not just theoretical constructs within an elegant
5 Secrets of American English Pronunciation: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
- Listen when I say this contraction, don't, don't.
Listen when I say this contraction, don't, don't.
How to Answer English Questions that Start With,
- I would use a contraction.
I would use a contraction.
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
- So here the word what and are are creating a spoken contraction.
So here the word what and are are creating a spoken contraction.
- Usually when we write, we don't write this type of contraction.
Usually when we write, we don't write this type of contraction.
US economy shrinks as companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs | BBC News
- That's the first contraction since 2022 and it marks a sharp downturn after growth at an annual pace of 2.4% in the previous quarter.
That's the first contraction since 2022 and it marks a sharp downturn after growth at an annual pace of 2.4% in the previous quarter.
- That's the first contraction since 2022,
That's the first contraction since 2022,
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- Next, we have 'I'll', the contraction of 'I will'.
Next, we have 'I'll', the contraction of 'I will'.
Does Rebar Rust?
- Changes in temperature also cause expansion and contraction, which can lead to cracking.
Changes in temperature also cause expansion and contraction, which can lead to cracking.
- Changes in temperature also cause expansion and contraction which can lead to cracking.
Changes in temperature also cause expansion and contraction which can lead to cracking.
How To Use Contractions In English (With Examples)
- What is a contraction?
What is a contraction?
- What is a contraction?
What is a contraction?
Eating at a restaurant | English learning podcast Conversation | Episode 7
- We use the contraction, I'd.
We use the contraction, I'd.
"Don't Push" - The Wild Ride NJ Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Took When Delivering Her Second Child
- He comes in, and I'm having some contraction.
He comes in, and I'm having some contraction.