பொருள் : (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).
ஒத்த சொற்கள் : muscle contraction, muscular contraction
பொருள் : The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together.
எடுத்துக்காட்டு :
The contraction of a gas on cooling.
ஒத்த சொற்கள் : compression, condensation
பொருள் : A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds.
எடுத்துக்காட்டு :
`won't' is a contraction of `will not'.
`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'.
பொருள் : The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.