contraction — the process of becoming smaller or shorter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of becoming smaller or shorter
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtrækʃən/
Korean meaning: 수축, 위축
Korean pronunciation: 컨**트랙**션
Example Sentences
- The rubber ball showed significant contraction after being left in the freezer overnight.
- My wife's contractions started during the season finale of our favorite TV show - talk about bad timing!
- Students often struggle with contractions like 'would've' and 'shouldn't've' in English.
contraction
NOUN//kənˈtrækʃən//
the process of becoming smaller or shorter
the process of becoming smaller or shorter
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Origin
From Latin contractio, derived from contrahere meaning 'to draw together,' combined with the Latin prefix con- (together) and trahere (to draw or pull).
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“The rubber ball showed significant contraction after being left in the freezer overnight.”
“My wife's contractions started during the season finale of our favorite TV show - talk about bad timing!”
“Students often struggle with contractions like 'would've' and 'shouldn't've' in English.”
“The economic contraction hit so hard that even the dollar stores started charging two dollars.”
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