Gravitació
Example: La Terra gravita al voltant del Sol en una òrbita estable.
Definition
"Gravitació" means to move or be attracted under the influence of gravity, as in the example phrase where the Earth gravitates around the Sun in a stable orbit. It describes the natural force causing objects to be drawn toward each other due to mass.
Etymology
The word "gravitació" comes from the Latin 'gravitatio,' derived from 'gravis,' meaning heavy. It reflects the idea of heaviness or weight pulling objects together, a concept first scientifically discussed by Isaac Newton when explaining the force of gravity.
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"Gravitació" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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