contractions

noun

the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds

the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

Roots

trahotract- · Latin · draw, pull

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Where does contractions come from?

The word contractions breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tract-, from Latin traho (“draw, pull”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.