gravitation
noun/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,579 most common English word
Meaning
The natural force of attraction between objects with mass, especially the pull that draws things toward the Earth.
Example sentence
Scientists have studied gravitation for centuries to understand why objects fall toward Earth.
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