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Contraction

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The word contraction when used alone, has several possible meanings in the English language.

The term "contraction", when used by itself can refer to:

Contraction in mathematics
A contraction[?] in childbirth
A contraction[?] of two or more words
A contraction[?], in physical science, can occur to solid matter as it cools[?]; for example, scarps are created by contraction.

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