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Definition of gravity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
importanceseriousness or importance of a situation
- The gravity of the decision was clear to everyone.
2.
physicsTECH. force pulling objects towards Earth's centerTECH.
- Gravity keeps the planets in orbit.
3.
behaviorserious and solemn manner or conduct
- His gravity during the meeting was noticeable.
Expressions with gravity
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seem to resist falling by moving or existing against natural downward pull
The dancer seemed to defy gravity with her long, floating jump.
most important part of something
The center of gravity of the debate was the budget issue.
focal point of interest or activity
The new mall has become the centre of gravity for the town's social life..
situation difficult to escape due to strong forces
The company was stuck in a financial gravity well.
place where objects appear to roll uphill
The car seemed to roll backward on the gravity hill.
knife that opens by gravity or flick of the wrist
He opened the gravity knife with a quick flick.
seeming to resist or overcome the force that pulls things down
The dancer performed a gravity-defying leap.
scientific explanation of gravitational attraction between masses
Newton's theory of gravity revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
condition where no gravitational forces are perceived
Astronauts train for zero gravity to prepare for space missions..
rate of acceleration due to Earth's gravity
The acceleration of gravity affects all falling objects.
mathematical formula predicting flows between places using their size and distance
The researchers used a gravity model to estimate bilateral trade volumes.
use a planet's gravity to change a spacecraft's speed or path
The probe used gravity-assist to reach the outer planets.
physics branch uniting quantum mechanics with relativity
Quantum gravity seeks to explain black holes.
density ratio of a substance to a reference substance
The specific gravity of gold is much higher than that of aluminum..
system that moves liquids or materials downward using only gravity
The water tank uses a gravity feed to supply the house below.
difference in gravity from expected value
Scientists study gravity anomaly to understand Earth's structure.
dam holds back water by its heavy weight
A gravity dam holds back the river by its weight.
geological break with mainly vertical slip, upper block shifts downward
Geologists mapped a gravity fault where the upper block had dropped sharply.
variation in gravitational forces on a nonspherical object
The satellite's orientation is affected by the gravity gradient.
instrument measuring local acceleration due to gravity
The gravity meter detected a change in the local gravity.
wave of gravitational origin in spacetime
Scientists detected a gravity wave from a distant black hole collision.
physics theory joining quantum mechanics and general relativity using quantized space
Loop quantum gravity tries to unite quantum mechanics and gravity.
gravity exerted by the sun on objects
Solar gravity keeps the planets in orbit.
the force pulling objects towards Earth
Acceleration due to gravity makes apples fall from trees.
Origin of gravity
Latin, gravitas (weight)
Terms with gravity included in their meaning
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physics
fall straight down under gravity
direction
the direction opposed to gravity's pull
physics
move downward due to gravity
movement
move downhill under gravity without pedaling or using engine power
physics
having dropped by the force of gravity
astronomy
celestial body orbiting a star, rounded by gravity
physics
the force exerted by gravity on an object
physics
involving the effects of gravity
gravity
quality of being grave or somber
gravity
acknowledge the gravity of a situation
liquid transfer
the process of moving liquid using a tube and gravity
acr: center of gravity
point where weight is evenly distributed
astrophysics
move under the force of gravity
mathematics
level plane parallel to ground, perpendicular to gravity
physics
rapid descent under the influence of gravity alone
astronomy
group of galaxies held together by gravity
defying gravity
appearing to defy gravity
science
having low relative density or specific gravity
technology
container where solid bits slowly sink from liquid by gravity
ocean movement
movement of water caused by the moon and sun's gravity
physical objects
having a high center of gravity, prone to topple
space
related to conditions without gravity
physics force
force that draws objects together, like gravity
aerodynamics
upward force opposing gravity
Examples of gravity in a sentence
The gravity of his words left a lasting impact. Gravity affects the tides on Earth. Astronauts train to handle zero gravity conditions. Her gravity impressed the board members. The gravity of his speech moved the audience.
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- French:gravité, attraction terrestre, ...
- German:Tragweite, Schwerkraft, ...
- Italian:gravità, attrazione gravitazionale, ...
- Spanish:gravedad, atracción gravitacional, ...
- Portuguese:gravidade, atração terrestre, ...
- Chinese:重要性, 重力, ...
- Japanese:重大さ, 重力, ...
- Arabic:جَدِّيَّة, الجاذبية, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹבֶד, כְּבִידָה, ...
- Russian:серьезность, гравитация, ...
- Ukrainian:важливість, гравітація, ...
- Hindi:गंभीरता, गुरुत्वाकर्षण, ...
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