— gravitational , adj. — gravitationally , adv.
/grav'i tay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. Physics.
a. the force of attraction between any two masses. Cf. law of gravitation .
b. an act or process caused by this force.
2. a sinking or falling.
3. a movement or tendency toward something or someone: the gravitation of people toward the suburbs.
[ 1635-45; gravitation- (s. of gravitatio ). See GRAVITATE, -ION ]