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Contraction

The word contraction when used alone, has several possible meanings in the English language.

The term "contraction", when used by itself can refer to:

• Contraction in mathematics
• A contraction in childbirth
• A contraction of two or more words
• A contraction, in physical science, can occur to solid matter as it coolss; for example, scarps are created by contraction.
• The contraction of muscles

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