What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost relaxed, accepting constant postponement (7)" mean?

The definition is "postponement". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PI (synonym="mathematical "constant"") in RESTE (synonym="d") = RESPITE; definition: "postponement" The answer is RESPITE.

Almost relaxed, accepting constant postponement (7)

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