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Meaning of word contraction from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

contraction   noun

Meaning : (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).

Synonyms : muscle contraction, muscular contraction

Meaning : The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together.

Example : The contraction of a gas on cooling.

Synonyms : compression, condensation

Meaning : A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds.

Example : `won't' is a contraction of `will not'.
`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'.

Meaning : The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

enlargement, expansion

Contraction meaning in Telugu.