microgravity
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/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɡrævɪti/
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/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɡrævɪti/
near-weightlessness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'microgravity' originates from the Greek prefix 'micro-' meaning 'small' and the Latin word 'gravitas' meaning 'weight'.
Historical Evolution
'microgravity' was coined in the 20th century to describe the near-weightless conditions experienced in space.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any small gravitational force, but now it specifically describes the conditions in space where gravity is almost negligible.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which the force of gravity is very weak, often experienced in space environments.
Astronauts experience microgravity while orbiting the Earth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 05:27