Main Entry: re·lax·a·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən, ri-ˌlak-, especially British ˌre-lək-\

Function: noun

Date: 1548

1 : the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed
2 : a relaxing or recreative state, activity, or pastime : diversion
3 : the lengthening that characterizes inactive muscle fibers or muscles