gravitation

/ɡɹˌævɪtˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface--Albert Einstein
   “the more remote the body the less the gravity”
2. movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction
   “irrigation by gravitation rather than by pumps”
3. a figurative movement toward some attraction
   “the gravitation of the middle class to the suburbs”

Synonyms for gravitation

• gravity
• gravitational attraction
• gravitational force

Antonyms of gravitation

• levitation

Words that rhyme with gravitation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation