gravitation

English

/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) The fundamental force of attraction that exists between all particles with mass in the universe. It is the weakest of the four forces, and possesses a gauge boson known as the graviton.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gravitātiō affix from English gravity root from Proto-Indo-European *gʷreh₂- (heavy, strong).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʷreh₂-

Gloss

heavy, strong

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