gravitation
gra-vih-TAY-shuhn
Gravitation (noun) means the natural force that pulls objects with mass toward each other, such as the pull that keeps planets in orbit. Example: “Gravitation keeps the moon orbiting the earth.”
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The natural force that pulls objects with mass toward each other, such as the pull that keeps planets in orbit.
"Gravitation keeps the moon orbiting the earth."
How to use gravitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe scientific term for the pulling force between masses, like the one that gives objects weight.
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Common pairings
law of gravitation
gravitation between masses
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- Plural
- gravitations
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_____ keeps the moon orbiting the earth.
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin gravitātiō, formed from gravitate + -ion.
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Rhymes for gravitation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gravitation” mean?
The word “gravitation” means the natural force that pulls objects with mass toward each other, such as the pull that keeps planets in orbit. In plain terms, the scientific term for the pulling force between masses, like the one that gives objects weight.
How do you pronounce “gravitation”?
“Gravitation” is pronounced gra-vih-TAY-shuhn (/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “gravitation” in a sentence?
Here is “gravitation” used in a sentence: “Gravitation keeps the moon orbiting the earth.”
What part of speech is “gravitation”?
“Gravitation” is a noun.
Where does the word “gravitation” come from?
The word “gravitation” comes from New Latin. Borrowed from New Latin gravitātiō, formed from gravitate + -ion.
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