Gravitational (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or caused by gravitation.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The weakening of the gravitational field on the Moon makes it difficult for astronauts to maintain their balance.
- Scientists have long studied the gravitational forces that govern the motion of planets in our solar system.
- Astronomers use computer simulations to model the gravitational interactions between galaxies and galaxy clusters.
- According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravity is not a force, but rather the curvature of spacetime caused by gravitational mass.
- The strong gravitational pull of the black hole prevents nearby stars from escaping its grasp.