abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc.

an activity or recreation that provides such relief; diversion; entertainment.

a loosening or slackening.

diminution or remission of strictness or severity.

Mathematics . a numerical procedure for solving systems of equations by successive approximations of the variables.

Physics .

the return of a system undergoing dissipation to an initial state of equilibrium after being displaced from it.

the approach to steady-state operation of a system that has undergone dissipation and a change in state or has been subjected to an abrupt periodic disturbance.

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intensification , labor , work

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alleviation , amusement , assuagement , diversion , enjoyment , fun , leisure , loosening , mitigation , pleasure , reclining , recreation , refreshment , relief , repose , requiescence , rest , ease , abatement , calmness , cessation , detachment , detente , disengagement , dispensation , entertainment , hobby , laxation , meditation , rapprochement , remission , slackening , tranquility