Definition of Contraction

Noun

  • the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
  • a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
    "`won't' is a contraction of `will not'"
    "`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'"
  • the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
    "the contraction of a gas on cooling"
  • (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
    - muscular contraction - muscle contraction
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Contraction

  • Scrabble® score of the contraction (15)
  • Word Chums® score of the contraction (23)
  • Words With Friends® score of the contraction (19)

Unscramble contraction

352 unscramble word found using the letters contraction.

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