relaxation
/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण रीलैक्सेशन
विश्राम, आराम, मनोरंजन
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[U]
ways of resting and enjoying yourself; time spent resting
विश्राम, आराम, मनोरंजन
- Yoga is good for relaxation.
- He plays the flute for relaxation.
- Reading novels is her favourite form of relaxation.
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- After the exams, students need some time for relaxation.
- The spa offers massages and relaxation therapy.
Synonyms rest leisure recreation ease repose
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[U, sing.] ~ (of sth)
the act of making a rule or some form of control less strict or severe
(नियम में) ढील, छूट
- age relaxation for reserved categories in the exam
- The government announced a relaxation of travel rules for senior citizens.
- The relaxation of the dress code was welcomed by employees.
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- There was a relaxation in the rules for senior citizens.
- The relaxation of import duties helped small traders.
Synonyms easing loosening softening moderation
Opposite tightening stiffening
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
relaxation (uncountable) for rest
Relaxation is uncountable when it means rest and enjoyment; use some, a little or much, not a or plural s.
विश्राम और आनंद के अर्थ में 'relaxation' uncountable है; इसके साथ some, a little या much आता है, 'a' या plural s नहीं।
- Radhika listens to music for relaxation.
- We need some relaxation after the exam.
relaxation of rules / laws
Relaxation of followed by rules, controls or limits means making them less strict.
Rules, controls या limits से पहले 'relaxation of' का अर्थ उन्हें कम कठोर बनाना है।
- There has been a relaxation of travel rules.
a form of relaxation / a relaxation technique
Use a form of relaxation to name an activity that rests you, and relaxation as a modifier before technique or exercise.
विश्राम देने वाली गतिविधि के लिए 'a form of relaxation' और technique या exercise से पहले modifier के रूप में 'relaxation' आता है।
- Reading is my favourite form of relaxation.
- The teacher taught us a relaxation exercise.
relaxation vs relaxing / relax
Relaxation is the noun; relax is the verb, and relaxing describes things that rest you.
'Relaxation' noun है; 'relax' क्रिया है, और 'relaxing' उन चीज़ों का वर्णन करता है जो आराम देती हैं।
- A warm bath is relaxing, and it brings relaxation.
+Collocations 4
verb + relaxation
needseekgetfindprovide
- Students need some relaxation between study sessions.
adjective + relaxation
completetotalmusclementalgentle
- Yoga offers complete relaxation of the mind.
relaxation + noun
techniqueexerciseroomtherapymusic
- The clinic plays relaxation music in the waiting room.
relaxation + of + noun
of rulesof tensionof standardsof controlsof the muscles
- The government announced a relaxation of import controls.
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- Cricket is her main form of relaxation after school.
स्कूल के बाद क्रिकेट उसका आराम का मुख्य साधन है।
- The relaxation of curfew allowed shops to open for two hours.
कर्फ़्यू में ढील से दुकानें दो घंटे के लिए खुल सकीं।
- Radhika practises breathing exercises for relaxation before exams.
राधिका परीक्षा से पहले विश्राम के लिए साँस के व्यायाम करती है।
- The hill station is a popular place for relaxation.
यह पहाड़ी स्थल विश्राम के लिए लोकप्रिय स्थान है।
- A relaxation of the age limit will help many candidates.
आयु-सीमा में छूट से कई अभ्यर्थियों को मदद मिलेगी।
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✗ I need a relaxation.
✓ I need some relaxation.
Relaxation is uncountable in this sense, so use some.
इस अर्थ में 'relaxation' uncountable है, इसलिए 'some' लगाएँ।
✗ There was a relaxation on the rules.
✓ There was a relaxation of the rules.
Use of, not on, after relaxation.
'Relaxation' के बाद 'of' आता है, 'on' नहीं।
✗ The music is very relaxation.
✓ The music is very relaxing.
After very, use the adjective relaxing, not the noun.
'Very' के बाद adjective 'relaxing' आता है, noun नहीं।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
re·lax·a·tion
With -xation (not 'relaxasion').
अंत में -xation ('relaxasion' गलत है)।
?Which word?
The -ed/-ing pair: relaxed (person), relaxing (activity).
-ed/-ing जोड़ी: relaxed (व्यक्ति), relaxing (गतिविधि)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Exam GK: age relaxation in SSC exams is five years for SC/ST, three for OBC and ten for PwBD (general category) candidates.
परीक्षा GK में SSC परीक्षाओं में आयु-छूट SC/ST के लिए पाँच, OBC के लिए तीन और PwBD (सामान्य श्रेणी) उम्मीदवारों के लिए दस वर्ष है।