Weightlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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weightlessness
[ ˈweɪtləs(n)əs ]
in space
The state or condition of having no weight due to the absence of gravity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Experiencing weightlessness is one of the unique aspects of space travel.
- During the astronaut training, they simulate weightlessness to prepare for space missions.
physics
The state of a body having no force exerted on it by a gravitational field.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Objects in orbit around the Earth experience a constant state of weightlessness.
- The concept of weightlessness is a fundamental principle in the study of physics.
Translations
Translations of the word "weightlessness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ausência de gravidade
🇮🇳 भारहीनता
🇩🇪 Schwerelosigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakberatan
🇺🇦 невагомість
🇵🇱 nieważkość
🇯🇵 無重力 (むじゅうりょく)
🇫🇷 apesanteur
🇪🇸 ingravidez
🇹🇷 ağırlıksızlık
🇰🇷 무중력
🇸🇦 انعدام الوزن
🇨🇿 beztíže
🇸🇰 beztiažový stav
🇨🇳 失重
🇸🇮 breztežnost
🇮🇸 þyngdarleysi
🇰🇿 салмақсыздық
🇬🇪 წონასწორობის არქონა
🇦🇿 çəkiçəksizlik
🇲🇽 ingravidez
Word origin
The concept of weightlessness dates back to the 16th century when Galileo Galilei made significant contributions to the understanding of gravity. The term 'weightlessness' became more prevalent during the space age in the 20th century as astronauts experienced the sensation of zero gravity in orbit. Understanding weightlessness is crucial for space exploration and has led to advancements in physics and technology.
See also: overweight, weight, weighted, weightier, weights, weighty.