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weightlessly

 

[ ˈweɪt.ləs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

absence of weight

Weightlessly describes a state in which an object or person is not subject to the effects of gravity. This condition often occurs in space or in free fall, giving the sensation of floating without any weight.

Synonyms

floatingly, lightly

Examples of usage

  • Astronauts move weightlessly in the International Space Station.
  • The diver swam weightlessly through the water.
  • In a zero-gravity environment, objects drift weightlessly.
  • She felt weightlessly suspended in the air during the bungee jump.

Translations

Translations of the word "weightlessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem peso

🇮🇳 भारहीनता में

🇩🇪 schwebend

🇮🇩 tanpa berat

🇺🇦 без ваги

🇵🇱 bez ciężaru

🇯🇵 無重力で

🇫🇷 sans poids

🇪🇸 sin peso

🇹🇷 ağırlıksız

🇰🇷 무게 없이

🇸🇦 بدون وزن

🇨🇿 beze zátěže

🇸🇰 bez záťaže

🇨🇳 无重力地

🇸🇮 brez teže

🇮🇸 án þyngdar

🇰🇿 салмақсыз

🇬🇪 წონის გარეშე

🇦🇿 ağırlıqsız

🇲🇽 sin peso

Etymology

The word 'weightlessly' is derived from the adjective 'weightless', which has its origins in the 19th century. The prefix 'weight-' comes from the Old English 'wihta', meaning 'weight' or 'heaviness', while the suffix '-less' signifies 'without'. This combination indicates the absence of weight. The concept gained prominence with the advancements in physics, especially during the exploration of space. As humans began to understand the implications of gravity and how it could be overcome or altered in certain environments—most notably in outer space—the term 'weightless' emerged to describe the phenomena observed by astronauts. The adverbial form 'weightlessly' was subsequently created to convey actions or experiences occurring in this unique condition.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,599, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.