gravitation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; ; ; --Albert Einstein
  2. noun movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction
  3. noun a figurative movement toward some attraction

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin gravitātiō, from gravitāt-, past participial stem of gravitō (“to gravitate”), + -tiō. By surface analysis, gravitate + -ion.

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Synonyms

gravity, gravitational attraction, gravitational force

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