gravitational
|grav/i/ta/tion/al|
B2
/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/
related to gravity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gravitational' originates from the Latin word 'gravitas,' meaning 'weight' or 'heaviness.'
Historical Evolution
'gravitas' transformed into the French word 'gravitation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gravitational.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to weight or heaviness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to the force of gravity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resulting from the force of gravity.
The gravitational pull of the moon affects the tides.
Synonyms
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