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gravity in German

gravity in German is Gravitation, Erdanziehung, Schwerkraft — gravity means the force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.

gravity in German

Gravitation
noun
(physics) The phenomenon that, on earth, objects have weight; the similar phenomenon on other celestial bodies such as the moon.
Erdanziehung
noun
(physics) The phenomenon that, on earth, objects have weight; the similar phenomenon on other celestial bodies such as the moon.
Gravitation
noun
(loosely, see usage notes) Gravitation, the universal force exercised by two bodies on each other by virtue of their masses.
Schwerkraft
noun
(loosely, see usage notes) Gravitation, the universal force exercised by two bodies on each other by virtue of their masses.
Gravitation
noun
(physics) A law or laws of gravitation: any theory which attempts to account for the phenomena of weight and/or the mutual attraction of massive objects (Aristotelian gravity, Newtonian gravity).
Schwerkraft
noun
(physics) A law or laws of gravitation: any theory which attempts to account for the phenomena of weight and/or the mutual attraction of massive objects (Aristotelian gravity, Newtonian gravity).
Bedenklichkeit
noun
(physics) A law or laws of gravitation: any theory which attempts to account for the phenomena of weight and/or the mutual attraction of massive objects (Aristotelian gravity, Newtonian gravity).
Ernst
noun
(physics) A law or laws of gravitation: any theory which attempts to account for the phenomena of weight and/or the mutual attraction of massive objects (Aristotelian gravity, Newtonian gravity).

What does "gravity" mean?

  1. noun The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.
    "Because of gravity, water always runs downhill rather than uphill."
  2. noun Seriousness or importance, especially of a situation.
    "The doctor spoke quietly, aware of the gravity of the diagnosis."
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gravity in a sentence

  • Because of gravity, water always runs downhill rather than uphill.
  • The apple fell from the tree due to gravity.
  • The doctor spoke quietly, aware of the gravity of the diagnosis.
  • Nobody laughed, because everyone felt the gravity of the moment.

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What is "gravity" in German?
"gravity" in German is Gravitation, Erdanziehung, Schwerkraft. gravity means: The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.
How do you use "gravity" in a sentence?
Example: "Because of gravity, water always runs downhill rather than uphill." In German, "gravity" is Gravitation, Erdanziehung, Schwerkraft.
Are there other ways to say "gravity" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "gravity": Gravitation, Erdanziehung, Schwerkraft, Bedenklichkeit, Ernst.
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