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contraction

/kɒnˈtɹæk.ʃən/
noun
  1. A reversible reduction in size.

  2. A period of economic decline or negative growth.

    "The country's economic contraction was caused by high oil prices."

  3. A shortening of a muscle when it is used.

Antonymsdilatation, expansion

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