Gravitation Definition & Meaning
gravitation
- 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; "the more remote the body the less the gravity"; "the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them"; "gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"--Albert Einstein
- movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction; "irrigation by gravitation rather than by pumps"
- a figurative movement toward some attraction; "the gravitation of the middle class to the suburbs"
"Gravitation" in song lyrics
See how gravitation is used in real songs:
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"Ya see this track be pullin me like gravitation"
Artifacts f/ Lord Finesse, Lord Jamar — Collaboration of Mics -
"With the notes she hits I float, defying gravitation"
Eyedea & Abilities — Read Wiped in Blue -
"Gets back abrasions from cap grazin, defy gravitation"
Angie Martinez f/ Beanie Sigel, Brett, Kool G. Rap, The L.O.X. — Live From the Streets
Words that rhyme with gravitation
Usage tips for "gravitation"
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