Definition

In a way that relates to the force of gravity.

Example

The planets move gravitationally around the sun due to its massive pull.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how planets stay in orbit?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they are all gravitationally bound to the sun.

Right? It's amazing that everything is held together by gravity.

Exactly! Without it, we wouldn't even have our seasons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gravitationally → It is formed from "gravity" (from Latin "gravitas", meaning heaviness) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to) combined with "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "gravitationally" means in a manner pertaining to gravity or heaviness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gravity' as the force that pulls things down, and remember that 'gravitationally' describes how something behaves in relation to that force.

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