Contraction
The word contraction when used alone, has several possible meanings in the English language.The term "contraction", when used by itself can refer to:
- Contraction in mathematics
- A contraction in childbirth
- A contraction of two or more words
- A contraction, in physical science, can occur to solid matter as it coolss; for example, scarps are created by contraction.
- The contraction of muscles
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