contraction

[contraction.n.01] as in: (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

[compression.n.02] as in: the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

[contraction.n.03] as in: a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds

[contraction.n.04] as in: the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

					contraction (English)
└── contractio (Latin)
    └── contraho (Latin)

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