contraction

US /kənˈtrækʃən/

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UK /kənˈtrækʃn/

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

31:18

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

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Rocks undergo a process of expansion and contraction in which they expand during the day and contract during the night due to the constant rise and fall in temperature.
Rocks undergo a process of expansion and contraction in which they expand during the day and contract during the night due to the constant rise and fall in temperature.
However, not all parts of a rock undergo expansion and contraction at the same rate, resulting in the formation of cracks.
However, not all parts of a rock undergo expansion and contraction at the same rate, resulting in the formation of cracks.

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muscle contraction, blood clotting and glandular secretion.
muscle contraction, blood clotting and glandular secretion.

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Listen when I say this contraction, don't, don't.
Listen when I say this contraction, don't, don't.

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The word "Halloween" comes from the words "hallow", meaning holy person, and "een", deriving as a contraction of eve.
The word "Halloween" comes from the words "hallow", meaning holy person, and "een", deriving as a contraction of eve.
and een, deriving as a contraction of eve.
and een, deriving as a contraction of eve.

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The Big Bounce theory states that this has happened a lot of times and that the universe goes through an infinite cycle of expansion and contraction.
The Big Bounce theory states that this has happened a lot of times and that the universe goes through an infinite cycle of expansion and contraction.
expansion and contraction.
expansion and contraction.

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And this one, with the apostrophe, is a contraction of "they are". And it's different to these
And this one, with the apostrophe, is a contraction of "they are". And it's different to these

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one of the hallmark features of an adrenaline rush - is the contraction of our skin muscles.
one of the hallmark features of an adrenaline rush - is the contraction of our skin muscles.