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contraction

noun

kənˈtrækʃən

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

shrinkage, reduction

expansion, growth

willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence

either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity an...

A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state

a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings

The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful