gravitation

Meaning

The fundamental force of attraction that exists between all matter in the universe, caused by the curvature of spacetime caused by matter. It is the weakest of the four fundamental interactions, and possesses a gauge boson known as the graviton.

Synonyms

gravity

gravitational force

attraction

gravitational attraction

force of gravity

attractive force

universal gravitation

gravitational potential

terrestrial attraction

gravity force

attraction force

allure

intelligent falling

appeal

g

personal magnetism

pull

drawing power

Translations

gravitazione

gravitación

Gravitation

gravitation

Schwerkraft

gravitação

zwaartekracht

gravitació

gravitatie

βαρύτητα

gravité

rakêş

pesanteur

έλξη

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin gravitātiō, from gravitāt-, past participial stem of gravitō (“to gravitate”), + -tiō. By surface analysis, gravitate + -ion.