noun
weightlessness
Weightlessness (noun) means the condition of being unaffected by gravity, so that objects float freely. Example: “The astronauts trained for weightlessness in a special aircraft before launch.”
noun
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The condition of being unaffected by gravity, so that objects float freely.
"The astronauts trained for weightlessness in a special aircraft before launch."
How to use weightlessness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of floating free of gravity's pull, as experienced in orbit.
Common pairings
experience weightlessness
state of weightlessness
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Word forms
- Plural
- weightlessnesses
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Etymology
From weightless plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Synonyms
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lightness
zero-g
Related words
Rhymes for weightlessness
lawlessness
selflessness
carelessness
homelessness
restlessness
recklessness
helplessness
hopelessness
ruthlessness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “weightlessness” mean?
The word “weightlessness” means the condition of being unaffected by gravity, so that objects float freely. In plain terms, the state of floating free of gravity's pull, as experienced in orbit.
How do you use “weightlessness” in a sentence?
Here is “weightlessness” used in a sentence: “The astronauts trained for weightlessness in a special aircraft before launch.”
What is another word for “weightlessness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “weightlessness” include zero-g.
What part of speech is “weightlessness”?
“Weightlessness” is a noun.
