gravitational
[ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl]
An object that has weight or pulls other objects towards itself is called gravitational.
When we think about gravity, it's easy to imagine huge planets and stars pulling everything towards them. But did you know that scientists also use the word "gravitational" when talking about tiny things like electrons? In physics, they study how these tiny particles interact with each other through gravity. For example, a team of researchers might work on understanding the gravitational waves produced by merging black holes - those super-dense regions in space where gravity is incredibly strong.
How common is "gravitational"?
Word gravitational is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Pertaining to, or caused by, gravity or gravitation.
gravitic
Real examples of "gravitational" in context
