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grav·i·ta·tion
(grăv′ĭ-tā′shən)n.
1. Physics
a. The natural phenomenon of attraction between physical objects with mass or energy; the weakest of the four fundamental forces of nature. Also called gravity.
b. The act or process of moving under the influence of this attraction.
c. See gravitational interaction.
2. A movement toward a source of attraction: the gravitation of the middle classes to the suburbs.
grav′i·ta′tion·al adj.
grav′i·ta′tion·al·ly adv.
grav′i·ta′tive adj.
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gravitative
(ˈɡrævɪˌteɪtɪv)adj
1. (General Physics) of, involving, or produced by gravitation
2. tending or causing to gravitate
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