English to German Meaning of contraction - Kontraktion


Contraction :
Kontraktion

Verminderung, Kontraktion, knittern, Eisschießen, Gerinnung, schlachten, Fertig, Massaker, Widerruf, ziehen, Spannung, zeichnen, schleppen, Merkmal, Kompression, Wellen, Kondensation, Schwindung, Abkürzung, Rückzug, Skrupel, Kürzung, Zögern

KontraktionKontraktionen
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of contraction in English
Noun(1) (physiology, especially of a muscle or muscle fiber(2) the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together(3) a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds(4) the act of decreasing (something
Examples of contraction in English
(1) the manufacturing sector suffered a severe contraction(2) However, surges in the trade deficit need not cause general economic contraction if they are accompanied by growth of demand from other sources.(3) To show you how far down that slick slope we've slid, lexicographically speaking, consider that quaint contraction ain't.(4) ÔÇÿgoodbyeÔÇÖ is a contraction of ÔÇÿGod be with youÔÇÖ(5) neurons control the contraction of muscles(6) The ongoing contraction of manufacturing industry and low inflation are seen as further arguments for a fresh cut.(7) It's a classic, and ÔÇÿshouldn't'veÔÇÖ is such a wonderful contraction .(8) Load-induced injury occurs in two phases: an acute injury immediately after muscle contraction and a delayed or secondary injury.(9) As collagen undergoes maturation and contraction , local forces give rise to further distension of air spaces.(10) The severe economic contraction that began in the summer of 1937 seems to have brought the New Deal's legislative activism to a halt.(11) It's just a dubious contraction of the word ÔÇÿfabulousÔÇÖ.(12) This process allows synchronization of contraction throughout the heart, and is vital for proper function.(13) Often the file extension name is a contraction of a word which describes the file, for example, ÔÇÿ.txtÔÇÖ is short for text.(14) I can't resist stopping for one brief second to point out that the word holiday is merely a contraction of the words holy day.(15) It is also vital for muscle contraction , and normal brain function.(16) They have not yet succeeded in skipping over the inevitable contraction of the business cycle, but they have succeeded in worsening its severity and length and delaying sound recovery.
Related Phrases of contraction
(1) uterine contraction ::
Uteruskontraktion
(2) contraction of marriage ::
Kontraktion der Ehe
Synonyms
Noun
3. labor pains ::
Wehen
4. abbreviation ::
Abkürzung
5. condensation ::
Kondensation
Antonyms
1. expansion ::
Erweiterung
Different Forms
contraction, contractions
Word Example from TV Shows


...and tic, the involuntary
muscular contraction.

...and tic, the involuntary muscular CONTRACTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 1

Here comes another contraction.

Here comes another CONTRACTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 11

Did you have
another contraction?

Did you have another CONTRACTION?

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 16

Uh, I think that was
a contraction.

Uh, I think that was a CONTRACTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 16

English to German Dictionary: contraction

Meaning and definitions of contraction, translation in German language for contraction with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of contraction in German and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'contraction'

What contraction means in German, contraction meaning in German, contraction definition, examples and pronunciation of contraction in German language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List

Topic Wise Words

Learn 3000+ Common Words

Learn Common GRE Words

Learn Words Everyday

Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History