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gravity

/ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti/

/ˈɡræv.ə.ti/

Translations

gravitynoun

gravities

The gravity of the Earth keeps us grounded.

Гравитация Земли удерживает нас на земле.

The gravity of the situation was not lost on anyone.

Серьезность ситуации не ускользнула ни от кого.

Additional translations

Synonyms

gravity force

gravityadjective

more gravity

Comp.

most gravity

Super.

/ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti/

/ˈɡræv.ə.ti/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to gravitational force (e.g., gravity waves).

gravitynoun

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

The gravity of the Earth keeps the moon in orbit.

Extreme or alarming importance; seriousness.

The gravity of the situation was not lost on the emergency responders.

Dignity or sobriety of bearing.

The judge carried himself with an air of gravity that commanded respect.

The relative density of a substance compared with that of water, especially as measured in brewing.

The brewer checked the wort's gravity before fermentation to predict the final alcohol content.

gravityadjective

Relating to or caused by gravity (gravitational).

The probe carried a gravity sensor to map variations in the planet's field.