Gravitational
/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/noun
Relating to the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Did you know?The root 'grav' comes from Latin, meaning 'heavy', hinting at the ancient belief that weight was linked to fate and destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
gravitas
“Weightiness or seriousness, often associated with importance and influence.”
Latin
Latin
gravis
“Heavy, weighty, or serious, reflecting the burdens of existence.”
Old French
Old French
gravitie
“The state of being heavy or serious, evolving towards the concept of gravity.”
Middle English
Middle English
gravite
“The quality of being heavy; the force pulling objects towards the earth.”
17th Century
English
gravity
“The natural force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth or any other physical body.”
19th Century
English
gravitational
“Pertaining to the force of gravity, an expansion of earlier concepts relating to weight and attraction.”