English Dictionary
Definition of “gravity”
gravity (ˈɡrævɪtɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- the force of attraction that moves or tends to move bodies towards the centre of a celestial body, such as the earth or moon
- the property of being heavy or having weight See also specific gravity
, centre of gravity
- another name for gravitation
- seriousness or importance, esp as a consequence of an action or opinion
- manner or conduct that is solemn or dignified
- lowness in pitch
- (modifier) of or relating to gravity or gravitation or their effects ⇒
gravity wave
gravity feed
Word Origin
C16: from Latin gravitās weight, from gravis heavy
Synonyms
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seriousness,
importance,
consequence,
significance,
urgency,
severity,
acuteness,
moment,
weightiness,
momentousness,
perilousness,
hazardousness,
Usage examples
He was poised absolutely at the furthest limit of his centre of gravity.
Stuart Harrison, BETTER THAN THIS (2002)The team analysed changes in the energy of CMB photons caused by the gravity of massive concentrations of galaxies.
New Scientist (2003)Eight years on and football has enough gravity to go around.
Irish Times (2002)Mr Blair shook his head sadly as Mr Hague detailed the gravity of the charges against civil servant and minister.
Independent (1999)Birds overcome the lower law of gravity by the higher law of flight.
Tada, Joni Eareckson, Diamonds in the Dust (1993)
