Word: relaxation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
lax
a
tion
Definition: A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
Morphemes:
Affix: relax
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To become loose.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
Meaning: back
Affix: laxāre
Language: la
Decoded: laxare
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns