contraction

Küçülme veya kısalma süreci

The process of becoming smaller or shorter, or the state of being reduced in size.

• The metal undergoes contraction when it cools.
• Economic contraction led to job losses across the country.
• The contraction of glacial ice sheets during warming periods provides evidence for climate change models.
• Linguistic historians trace the contraction of complex verb forms as languages evolve toward greater efficiency.
• Market analysts attributed the contraction in consumer spending to rising inflation and wage stagnation.
• During the experiment, researchers measured the contraction of muscle fibers in response to electrical stimulation.

Eş anlamlılar: shrinkage, reduction, compression, constriction

Zıt anlamlılar: expansion, extension, enlargement, dilation

Kesme işaretiyle kısaltılmış sözcük biçimi

A shortened form of a word or words, typically with an apostrophe replacing omitted letters.

• The word "can't" is a contraction of "cannot."
• Students should avoid contractions in formal essays.

Eş anlamlılar: abbreviation, shortened form

Doğum veya adet sırasında ağrılı kas kasılması

A painful tightening of muscles in the uterus during labor or menstruation.

• She felt a strong contraction and knew the baby was coming.
• The contractions were coming every five minutes.

Eş anlamlılar: labor pain, cramp, spasm