Noun

(en noun)

The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

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 palate

Remission or abatement of rigor.

Remission of attention or application.

relaxation of efforts

Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.

(physics) The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one.

(music) The release following musical tension.

Noun

(activities)

The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.

Something done as an action or a movement.

Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.

* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-06-07, author=David Simpson

, volume=188, issue=26, page=36, magazine=(The Guardian Weekly) , title= Fantasy of navigation , passage=Like most human activities , ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth.}}

Use (of internet, playstation, bank account etc.).