Gravity (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural grav·i·ties.
  1. the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth.
  2. heaviness or weight.
  3. gravitation in general.
  4. acceleration of gravity.
  5. a unit of acceleration equal to the acceleration of gravity. Symbol: g
  6. serious or critical nature: He seemed to ignore the gravity of his illness.
  7. serious or dignified behavior; dignity; solemnity: to preserve one's gravity in the midst of chaos.
  8. lowness in pitch, as of sounds.
noun plural -ties
  1. the force of attraction that moves or tends to move bodies towards the centre of a celestial body, such as the earth or moon
  2. the property of being heavy or having weight
  3. another name for gravitation
  4. seriousness or importance, esp as a consequence of an action or opinion
  5. manner or conduct that is solemn or dignified
  6. lowness in pitch
  7. of or relating to gravity or gravitation or their effects
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