Dictionary Check: contraction
"contraction" is a valid word!
Scrabble
15
points
Words with Friends
19
points
Definition
noun
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
noun
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Example:
"the contraction of a gas on cooling"
noun
a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Example:
"‘won't’ is a contraction of ‘will not’"
noun
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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