| Main Entry: | gravitation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | mutual attraction |
Synonyms: |
gravity, planetary motion |
| Notes: | gravitation is the mutual force by which all bodies attract one another and a function of the masses of the bodies, the distance between them, and the gravitational constant; gravity is the force of gravitation on the earth or other celestial object (and also called acceleration or free fall) |