gravitational

grav-i-ta-tion-al · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or caused by gravity or gravitation.

  2. 2.

    Pertaining to the force of attraction between masses.

Phrases & expressions

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    gravitational field — the region around a mass where gravitational force is exerted
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    gravitational pull — the attractive force exerted by gravity
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    gravitational waves — ripples in spacetime caused by accelerating masses
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    gravitational constant — the fundamental constant in Newton's law of gravitation

Related words

See also: attraction, force, gravity
Synonyms: attractive, pulling

Etymology

From Latin gravitas ("weight, heaviness") + the suffix -ational. The scientific term developed in the 17th century following Newton's work on gravitation.