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In this movie they took them up in space. They're floating around and doing zero gravity stuff. Well, they had to do it all on wires. All the wires had to be painted black against this black background. If you didn't light it properly you could see the wires. Drove them crazy!
John Badham

Meaning of "gravity" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRAVITY

From Latin gravitās weight, from gravis heavy.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAVITY

gravity  [ˈɡrævɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAVITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gravity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRAVITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gravitation

Gravitation, or gravity, is a natural phenomenon by which all physical bodies attract each other. It is most commonly recognized and experienced as the agent that gives weight to physical objects and causes physical objects to fall toward the ground when dropped from a height. It is hypothesized that the gravitational force is mediated by a massless spin-2 particle called the graviton. Gravity is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, along with electromagnetism, and the nuclear strong force and weak force. Colloquially, gravitation is a force of attraction that acts between and on all physical objects with matter or energy. In modern physics, gravitation is most accurately described by the general theory of relativity proposed by Einstein, which asserts that the phenomenon of gravitation is a consequence of the curvature of spacetime. In pursuit of a theory of everything, the merging of general relativity and quantum mechanics into a more general theory of quantum gravity has become an area of active research.

Definition of gravity in the English dictionary

The first definition of gravity in the dictionary is the force of attraction that moves or tends to move bodies towards the centre of a celestial body, such as the earth or moon. Other definition of gravity is seriousness or importance, esp as a consequence of an action or opinion. Gravity is also manner or conduct that is solemn or dignified.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRAVITY


activity
ækˈtɪvɪtɪ
antigravity
ˌæntɪˈɡrævɪtɪ
biconcavity
ˌbaɪkɒnˈkævɪtɪ
cavity
ˈkævɪtɪ
concavity
kɒnˈkævɪtɪ
conductivity
ˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
connectivity
ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
creativity
ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
depravity
dɪˈprævɪtɪ
inactivity
ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪtɪ
interactivity
ˌɪntərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
longevity
lɒnˈdʒɛvɪtɪ
microgravity
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɡrævɪtɪ
nativity
nəˈtɪvɪtɪ
pravity
ˈprævɪtɪ
productivity
ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
reactivity
ˌriːækˈtɪvɪtɪ
sensitivity
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
subcavity
ˈsʌbˌkævɪtɪ
supergravity
ˌsuːpəˈɡrævɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAVITY

gravitational field
gravitational force
gravitational interaction
gravitational lens
gravitational mass
gravitational pull
gravitational wave
gravitationally
gravitative
gravities
gravitino
gravitometer
graviton
gravity anomaly
gravity cell
gravity dam
gravity fault
gravity platform
gravity scale
gravity wave

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAVITY

acceleration due to gravity
acceleration of gravity
air cavity
body cavity
captivity
centre of gravity
negativity
objectivity
physical activity
pulp cavity
quantum gravity
relativity
resonant cavity
segmentation cavity
selectivity
special theory of relativity
specific gravity
suavity
total depravity
zero gravity

Synonyms and antonyms of gravity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GRAVITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gravity» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gravity

Translation of «gravity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRAVITY

Find out the translation of gravity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gravity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gravity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

地球引力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gravedad
570 millions of speakers

English

gravity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुरुत्वाकर्षण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجاذبية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тяжести
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gravidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাধ্যাকর্ষণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gravité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

graviti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schwerkraft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

重力
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

중력
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

gravitasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nguy cơ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈர்ப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुरुत्व
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yerçekimi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

forza di gravità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

grawitacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тяжкості
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gravitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βαρύτητας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

swaartekrag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gravitation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tyngdekraften
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gravity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAVITY»

The term «gravity» is very widely used and occupies the 8.245 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAVITY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gravity

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10 QUOTES WITH «GRAVITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gravity.
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William Allingham
I have been an 'Official' all my life, without the least turn for it. I never could attain a true official manner, which is highly artificial and handles trifles with ludicrously disproportionate gravity.
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Andy Andrews
Curiously, a principle affects your life whether you are aware of it or not. For instance, the principle of gravity was working long before the apple ever fell on Newton's head. But once it did, and he understood it, then we as a society were free to harness this principle to create, among other things, airline flight.
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John Badham
In this movie they took them up in space. They're floating around and doing zero gravity stuff. Well, they had to do it all on wires. All the wires had to be painted black against this black background. If you didn't light it properly you could see the wires. Drove them crazy!
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Matthew Barney
'Jackass: The Movie' is great. I think it's in the tradition of physical comedy, which I'm really interested in. Its relationship to gravity, and how gravity acts on the body.
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P. T. Barnum
Men, women, and children who cannot live on gravity alone need something to satisfy their gayer, lighter moods and hours, and he who ministers to this want is, in my opinion, in a business established by the Creator of our nature. If he worthily fulfills his mission and amuses without corrupting, he need never feel that he has lived in vain.
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Marion Barry
The laws in this city are clearly racist. All laws are racist. The law of gravity is racist.
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Wernher von Braun
It will free man from the remaining chains, the chains of gravity which still tie him to this planet.
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Clayton Christensen
You may hate gravity, but gravity doesn't care.
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David Christian
Gravity is more powerful where there's more stuff.
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Laurel Clark
Gravity is one variable in a lot of scientific processes. If you can remove gravity or minimize its effect, then you can understand the other processes that are going on.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAVITY»

Discover the use of gravity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gravity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gravity
Starting with a chapter on Galileo’s pioneering work, this volume devotes six chapters to Newton's ideas and other subsequent developments and one chapter to Einstein, with a concluding chapter on post-Einsteinian speculations concerning ...
George Gamow, 2013
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Gravity and Grace
This is a book that no one with a serious interest in the spiritual life can afford to be without.
Simone Weil, 2002
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An Introduction to Atmospheric Gravity Waves
Foreword is written by Prof. George Chimonas, a renowned expert on the interactions of gravity waves with turbulence. CD containing real data, computer codes for data analysis and linear gravity wave models included with the text
Carmen J. Nappo, 2002
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A First Course in Loop Quantum Gravity
Up to now no book has covered the material at the level of a college student or of other readers with some knowledge of college level physics. This book fills that gap.
Rodolfo Gambini, Jorge Pullin, 2011
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Gravity's Rainbow
Winner of the 1974 National Book Award “A screaming comes across the sky. . .” A few months after the Germans’ secret V-2 rocket bombs begin falling on London, British Intelligence discovers that a map of the city pinpointing the ...
Thomas Pynchon, 2012
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Defying Gravity
Defying Gravity artfully interweaves the past with the present and the lives of participants and bystanders, drawing parallels among painter Claude Monet's artistic quest, the zest of the teacher selected to the first civilian astronaut, ...
Jane Anderson, 1998
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Gravity from the Ground Up: An Introductory Guide to Gravity ...
An accessible introduction to astronomy and general relativity, requiring only high-school level mathematics.
Bernard Schutz, 2003
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Center of Gravity
In the evolution of every sentient race, there is a turning point when the species achieves transcendence through technology.
Ian Douglas, 2011
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The Anti-Gravity Handbook
The new expanded compilation of material on Anti-Gravity, Free Energy, Flying Saucer Propulsion, UFOs, Suppressed Technology, NASA Cover-ups and more. Highly illustrated with patents, technical illustrations and photos.
David Hatcher Childress, 2011
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Anti-Gravity and the World Grid
Proves that the earth is surrounded by an intricate electronic grid network offering free energy.
David Hatcher Childress, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAVITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gravity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gravity Falls returns with two Stans
Gravity Falls (Disney XD, 8:30 p.m.): Gravity Falls returns tonight, with J.K. Simmons guest-starring to voice Stan's secret long-lost identical twin ... «A.V. Club Austin, Jul 15»
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How Fast is Gravity?
The force of gravity, compared to other forces in the Universe, ... In other words, the light from the Sun and the gravity of the Sun should ... «Universe Today, Jul 15»
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'Gravity Falls' Spoilers: Will Grunkle Stan Die?
Gravity Falls” is set to premiere tomorrow, July 13, 2015 and there is one lingering question that most fans have: Has Stan died already? «Movie News Guide, Jul 15»
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USAF and NNSA complete flight test of B61-12 gravity bomb
The US Air Force (USAF) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have successfully completed the first development flight test of ... «Airforce Technology, Jul 15»
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Surgical team simulates zero-gravity surgery
Surgery on Earth is hard enough, but at least the patient and all his insides stay put thanks to gravity. In zero gravity, things get a lot more ... «Gizmag, Jul 15»
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K-os Announces New Album Can't Fly Without Gravity For August …
K-os, the veteran Canadian MC is back at it again, announcing recently that his sixth studio album, Can't Fly Without Gravity will be released in ... «mxdwn.com, Jul 15»
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Final Gravity Brewing celebrating 1st anniversary Saturday with …
DECATUR, MI — Final Gravity Brewing Co. in Decatur will celebrate its first anniversary with a party Saturday. The party starts at noon and ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
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Super cyclist cheats death and gravity in this mind-blowing video
Vittorio Brumotti is a name you've probably never heard before, but you won't soon forget it… assuming you can pronounce it. While freestyle ... «BGR, Jul 15»
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Mainstream bends to UBL on 'Anti-Gravity'
Unbreakable Bloodline, shown performing at the Big Pine Festival in Albany, have taken their EP “Anti-Gravity” to the top of the Reverbnation ... «The Albany Herald, Jul 15»
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Will Stan Die Next Episode? Gravity Falls Spoilers!
Gravity Falls has been baffling viewers for 3 years now, hiding its complex plot and subtle Easter eggs under an apparent fun and lighthearted ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»

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