Word: relaxation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
lax
a
tion
Definition: The transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one; the opposite of excitation
Morphemes:
Affix: relax
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To relieve (something) from stress.
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: An action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns