Meaning Of The Word Contraction

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Contraction? Find Contraction meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Contraction Meaning

Contraction Definition
Contraction Definition

What's The Definition Of Contraction?

contraction
countable noun: A contraction is a shortened form of a word or words.
countable noun: When a woman who is about to give birth has contractions, she experiences a very strong, painful tightening of the muscles of her womb.

contraction in American English
a contracting or being contracted
noun: an act or instance of contracting

contraction in British English
noun: an instance of contracting or the state of being contracted

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Craniopagus ‐ noun: the condition of conjoined twins joined…
  • Tana ‐ river in E Kenya, flowing southeast into the Indian…
  • (at) full pelt ‐ at…
  • Vivisectionist ‐ a person who practices vivisection; noun: a person…
  • Lesbos ‐ Greek island in the Aegean, off the coast of Asia…
  • Polyethnic ‐ adjective: inhabited by or consisting of people…
  • Drop shipper ‐ noun: a wholesaler or distributor who conducts…
  • Intimae ‐ noun: the innermost layer of an organ or part…
  • Balboa ‐ ˈ Vasˈco Núñez de (ˈvɑskɔˈnunjɛθ ðɛ…
  • Dolichocranic ‐ adjective