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noun
An act or instance of retracting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A statement printed or broadcast in a public forum which effects the withdrawal of an earlier assertion, and which concedes that the earlier assertion was in error.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A continuous function from a topological space onto a subspace which is the identity on that subspace.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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noun
the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: motion, movement, move, motility
noun
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: abjuration, recantation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disavowal, disclaimer
Narrower terms: withdrawal, backdown, climb-down
History
From re- + traction or retract + -ion.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
