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gravitative

UK/ˈɡrævɪteɪtɪv/US
C2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to or caused by gravitation

受重力作用的;万有引力的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
gravheavy, serious, weighty
+
-it-connector
+
-ativetouch
=gravitative

grav (heavy) + -ative = 'tending to gravitate.' A rare technical adjective; in normal use prefer gravitational.

Root grav still carries 18 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The model accounts for the gravitative effects of nearby stars.

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