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Definition of gravitational

gravitational

/ˌɡræv.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/
grav · i · ta · tion · al
Adverb:gravitationally
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• adjective

1

Relating to, resulting from, or caused by gravity, the physical force of attraction between masses.

Example

"The ocean tides are primarily driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun."

2

Relating to a strong, natural tendency to attract, draw in, or influence people and things toward a central focus.

Example

"The thriving metropolitan hub exerted a strong gravitational pull on young professionals from neighboring towns."

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• Rhymes for gravitational

• Nearby Words

graveyard
gravitate
gravitation
gravitational
gravity
gravy
grawa

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'gravitation' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back to the Latin adjective 'gravis', meaning 'heavy' or 'weighty'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gravitational. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gravitational
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