Gravitation: meaning, definitions and examples
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gravitation
[ ˌɡravɪˈteɪʃən ]
physics
The force of attraction between two masses. It is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun and objects on the Earth's surface.
Synonyms
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| gravitation |
Scientific and formal discussions. Usually used when referring to the scientific study of the force that pulls objects toward one another.
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| attraction |
Refers to the strong pull or appeal of something towards another, which can be used in various contexts including physical forces or emotional and social contexts.
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| gravity |
Everyday language and scientific contexts. Commonly used to refer to the force that keeps us grounded on Earth, and also to describe the seriousness of a situation.
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Examples of usage
- Isaac Newton formulated the laws of gravitation.
- Gravitation is what keeps us from floating off into space.
- The concept of gravitation has been studied for centuries.
Translations
Translations of the word "gravitation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gravitação
🇮🇳 गुरुत्वाकर्षण
🇩🇪 Gravitation
🇮🇩 gravitasi
🇺🇦 гравітація
🇵🇱 grawitacja
🇯🇵 重力
🇫🇷 gravitation
🇪🇸 gravitación
🇹🇷 yer çekimi
🇰🇷 중력
🇸🇦 الجاذبية
🇨🇿 gravitační síla
🇸🇰 gravitácia
🇨🇳 引力
🇸🇮 gravitacija
🇮🇸 þyngd
🇰🇿 гравитация
🇬🇪 გროვიტაცია
🇦🇿 cazibə
🇲🇽 gravitación
Etymology
The word 'gravitation' originated from the Latin word 'gravitas', meaning weight or heaviness. The concept of gravitation has been studied and developed over centuries, with significant contributions from scientists like Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. Newton's law of universal gravitation, formulated in the 17th century, laid the foundation for our understanding of gravity and its effects on celestial bodies. Einstein's theory of general relativity further revolutionized our understanding of gravitation in the 20th century. Today, gravitation remains a fundamental force in physics, governing the motion of objects in the universe.