retraction

Letters that make retraction

a, o, e, n, c, r, t, i are letters that make 'retraction'

Words within retraction

tract, act, re, ti, AC, traction, retract, on, action, CT, RA, Io, ion, Ra, Re, Ac, Ti, ret are words within 'retraction'


2 possible definitions for 'retraction'

Retraction as "a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion"

Under this definition, retraction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

abjuration, recantation have the same meaning as 'retraction'

retraction as a type

'retraction' can be a type of disavowal, disclaimer.

Types of retraction

withdrawal, backdown, climb-down are types of 'retraction'.

Derivatives of retraction

recant, forswear, retract, resile, abjure are derivatives of 'retraction'.


Retraction as "the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back"

Under this definition, retraction is a noun and has the following properties:

retraction as a type

'retraction' can be a type of movement, motion, motility, move.

Derivatives of retraction

retract, draw in are derivatives of 'retraction'.

Example of retraction used within this context

"the retraction of the landing gear", "retraction of the foreskin"



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