Leisure vs. Relaxation
Difference Between Leisure and Relaxation
Leisurenoun
Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
Relaxationnoun
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
Leisurenoun
Free time, time free from work or duties.
Relaxationnoun
A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
relaxation of the soft palateLeisurenoun
Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.
Relaxationnoun
Remission or abatement of rigor.
Leisurenoun
time available for ease and relaxation;
his job left him little leisureRelaxationnoun
Remission of attention or application.
relaxation of effortsLeisurenoun
freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity;
he lacked the leisure for golfRelaxationnoun
Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
Relaxationnoun
(physics) The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one.
Relaxationnoun
(music) The release following musical tension.
Relaxationnoun
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
Relaxationnoun
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
Relaxationnoun
a state of refreshing tranquility
Relaxationnoun
an occurrence of control or strength weakening;
the relaxation of requirementsthe loosening of his gripthe slackening of the windRelaxationnoun
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility);
took his repose by the swimming poolRelaxationnoun
a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount
Relaxationnoun
the act of making less strict
