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gravitational
[ grav-i-tey-shuh-nl ]
/ ˌgræv ɪˈteɪ ʃə nl /
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adjective
Physics. of or relating to the force of attraction between two masses: The gravitational effect of the moon causes the rise and fall of ocean tides.
of or relating to a strong movement or natural tendency toward something or someone: Their gravitational attraction to self-destructive behavior has been the subject of much study.
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Origin of gravitational
First recorded in 1850–55; gravitation + -al1
OTHER WORDS FROM gravitational
grav·i·ta·tion·al·ly, adverban·ti·grav·i·ta·tion·al, adjectiveWords nearby gravitational
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British Dictionary definitions for gravitational
gravitational
/ (ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or involving gravitation
Derived forms of gravitational
gravitationally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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