contraction
definition: the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
example:
speech part: noun
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definition: (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
muscular contraction
definition: a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
example: `won't' is a contraction of `will not'
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
example: the contraction of a gas on cooling
speech part: noun
synonyms:
compression
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