Definition of Gravity

1. Noun. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface. "Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"

Exact synonyms: Gravitation, Gravitational Attraction, Gravitational Force
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Attraction, Attractive Force
Specialized synonyms: Solar Gravity
Derivative terms: Gravitate, Gravitational, Gravitate

2. Noun. A manner that is serious and solemn.

3. Noun. A solemn and dignified feeling.
Exact synonyms: Solemnity
Generic synonyms: Feeling
Specialized synonyms: Earnestness, Seriousness, Sincerity
Antonyms: Levity
Derivative terms: Solemn, Solemn

Definition of Gravity

1. n. The state of having weight; beaviness; as, the gravity of lead.

Definition of Gravity

1. Noun. Resultant force on Earth's surface, of the attraction by the Earth's masses, and the centrifugal pseudo-force caused by the Earth's rotation. ¹

2. Noun. Gravitation, universal force exercised by two bodies onto each other
(In casual discussion, gravity and gravitation are often used interchangeably). ¹

3. Noun. The state or condition of having weight; weight; heaviness. ¹

4. Noun. Specific gravity. ¹

5. Noun. The state or condition of being grave (graveness). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gravity

1. the force of attraction toward the earth's center [n -TIES]

Medical Definition of Gravity

1. Origin: L. Gravitas, fr. Gravis heavy; cf. F. Gravite. See Grave, Grief. 1. The state of having weight; beaviness; as, the gravity of lead. 2. Sobriety of character or demeanor. "Men of gravity and learning."< p. 648 needs proofing ##proof - especially italicized words (aso in etymologies) are not properly marked 3. Importance, significance, dignity, etc; hence, seriousness; enormity; as, the gravity of an offense. "They derive an importance from . . . The gravity of the place where they were uttered." (Burke) 4. The tendency of a mass of matter toward a center of attraction; especially, the tendency of a body toward the center of the earth; terrestrial gravitation. 5. Lowness of tone; opposed to acuteness. Center of gravity See Center. Gravity battery, See Battery. Specific gravity, the ratio of the weight of a body to the weight of an equal volume of some other body taken as the standard or unit. This standard is usually water for solids and liquids, and air for gases. Thus, 19, the specific gravity of gold, expresses the fact that, bulk for bulk, gold is nineteen times as heavy as water. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gravity

gravities
gravitino
gravitinoless
gravitinos
gravitoelectric
gravitoelectromagnetic
gravitoelectromagnetism
gravitomagnetic
gravitomagnetism
gravitometer
gravitometers
graviton
gravitons
gravitropic
gravitropism
gravity (current term)
gravity bomb
gravity bong
gravity bongs
gravity boots
gravity drop
gravity fault
gravity gradient
gravity meter
gravity meters
gravity perception
gravity slingshot
gravity wave

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