Relaxant: meaning, definitions and examples

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relaxant

 

[ rɪˈlæksənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A substance that helps to relax muscles and reduce tension.

Synonyms

calming agent, sedative, tranquilizer

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed a muscle relaxant for my back pain.
  • She took a relaxant before going to bed to help her sleep better.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Something that promotes relaxation and reduces stress.

Synonyms

calming influence, soother, stress reliever

Examples of usage

  • Listening to music is a great relaxant after a long day at work.
  • Taking a hot bath can be a natural relaxant for your body.

Translations

Translations of the word "relaxant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relaxante

🇮🇳 आरामदायक

🇩🇪 entspannend

🇮🇩 relaksan

🇺🇦 розслаблюючий

🇵🇱 relaksujący

🇯🇵 リラックスさせる

🇫🇷 relaxant

🇪🇸 relajante

🇹🇷 rahatlatıcı

🇰🇷 이완제

🇸🇦 مرخي

🇨🇿 uvolňující

🇸🇰 uvoľňujúci

🇨🇳 放松剂

🇸🇮 sproščujoč

🇮🇸 slakandi

🇰🇿 босаңсытқыш

🇬🇪 რელაქსანტი

🇦🇿 rahatladıcı

🇲🇽 relajante

Etymology

The word 'relaxant' is derived from the verb 'relax', which comes from the Latin 'relaxare', meaning 'to loosen' or 'to make less tense'. The concept of using relaxants for medicinal and general relaxation purposes has been around for centuries, with various natural and synthetic substances being used to achieve this effect.

See also: relax, relaxation, relaxed, relaxing, relaxwear.