contractive
/kənˈtræktɪv/
adjective
- Having the ability or tendency to become smaller or draw together.
- Cold water has a contractive effect on the pores of your skin.
- The contractive force of the rubber band kept the bundle tightly wrapped.
- The muscle's contractive movement helps pump blood through the veins.
- Relating to or involving the shortening of a muscle or other tissue.
- During exercise, the contractive phase is when the muscle shortens under tension.
- Physical therapists study the contractive properties of different muscle groups.
- The doctor explained that the contractive response in the patient's leg was normal.
- Causing or characterized by a narrowing or tightening of something, such as an economic policy or social behavior.
- The contractive atmosphere in the room made everyone speak in hushed tones.
- In a contractive economy, businesses often cut back on hiring new employees.
- The government's contractive fiscal policy reduced spending to control inflation.
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