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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Contraction' in a Sentence

"The act or instance of contracting or the quality or state of being contracted." more

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Tim noticed the contraction of the rubber band when he stretched it between his fingers.
The teacher explained that a contraction in a sentence shortens words by combining them.
During winter, the contraction of water molecules forms icy crystals on the window.

Contraction

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nounThe act or instance of contracting or the quality or state of being contracted.

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Last Updated On: March 2, 2024
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