grav|i|ty

grav|i|ty
grav|i|ty «GRAV uh tee», noun, plural -ties.
1. a) the force of attraction that acts between all objects because of their mass. Gravity causes objects to have weight. b) the natural force that makes objects move or tend to move toward each other; gravitation. Abbr: g. SYNONYM(S): attraction, pull.
2. heaviness; weight: »

He balanced the long pole at its center of gravity.

3. Figurative. seriousness; solemnity; earnestness: »

The gravity of the child playing nurse was amusing in one so small.

SYNONYM(S): soberness.
4. Figurative. serious or critical character; importance: »

The gravity of the situation was greatly increased by threats of war.

SYNONYM(S): significance.
5. lowness of pitch.
6. a measure of the weight of oil at a given temperature.
╂[< Latin gravitās < gravis heavy]

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