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gravitic

|grav/it/ic|

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/ɡræˈvɪtɪk/

gravity-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'gravitic' originates from the Latin word 'gravitas,' where 'gravis' meant 'heavy.'

Historical Evolution

'gravitas' transformed into the English word 'gravity,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gravitic.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'heavy or weighty,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to gravity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or caused by gravity.

The gravitic forces of the planet affect the trajectory of the spacecraft.

Synonyms

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