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gravitational

UK/ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl/US/.grævi'teiʃәnәl/
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Definitions

adj.

Relating to or caused by gravity

重力的,万有引力的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
gravheavy, serious, weighty
+
-it-connector
+
-ationaltouch
=gravitational

The adjective of gravitation: grav (heavy) + -ational = 'relating to gravity.' Transparent: gravitational pull, gravitational field.

Root grav still carries 18 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.gravitational pull引力
  • 2.gravitational field引力场
  • 3.gravitational force引力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The moon exerts a gravitational pull on the oceans.

  • 2.

    Scientists measured the gravitational field of the black hole.

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