Background for gravity

gravity

/ˈɡɹævɪti/

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noun

The state or condition of having weight; weight; heaviness.

Examples :

"The gravity of the situation made everyone in the classroom quiet. "

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noun

The state or condition of being grave; seriousness.

Examples :

"I hope you appreciate the gravity of the situation."

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noun

The lowness of a note.

Examples :

"The singer's voice had a noticeable gravity in the lower notes of the song. "

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noun

Force on Earth's surface, of the attraction by the Earth's masses, and the centrifugal pseudo-force caused by the Earth's rotation, resulting from gravitation.

Examples :

"The gravity of the situation meant Sarah had to work late at the office. "

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noun

(in casual discussion, also) Gravitation, universal force exercised by two bodies onto each other (gravity and gravitation are often used interchangeably).

Examples :

"The Earth's gravity pulls everything down to the ground. "

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noun

Specific gravity.

Examples :

"The scientist measured the gravity of the different types of wood to see which would float best in water. "

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