Contraction
Pronunciation: /kənˈtrækʃən/
Contraction (noun)
- A shorter form of a word or group of words, made by leaving out some letters.
- The process of a muscle becoming tighter and shorter.
- A period when the economy becomes smaller or less active.
Examples
- Can't is a common contraction for cannot.
- The contraction 'it's' stands for 'it is'.
Common collocations: use a contraction, common contraction, muscle contraction, experience a contraction, economic contraction