gravitation
UK/ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃn/US/.grævi'teiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The natural force of attraction between all masses
万有引力，引力
n.
A tendency to be drawn toward something
吸引倾向，趋向
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgrav (heavy) + -ation (act, process) = the process by which masses pull on each other. The noun behind gravitate; in physics it names universal gravitation as a phenomenon.
Root grav still carries 18 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Newton's law of universal gravitation changed science forever.
- 2.
There is a natural gravitation of talent toward big cities.