Definition of "relaxation"

The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.  examples

A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.  examples

Remission or abatement of rigor.  examples

Remission of attention or application.  examples

Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.  examples

(physics) The transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one; the opposite of excitation  examples

(music) The release following musical tension.  examples