Definition

A state where the force of gravity is very weak, often experienced in space, making objects feel weightless.

Example

Astronauts conduct experiments in microgravity to study how living organisms behave without the effects of gravity.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to experience microgravity?

Absolutely! It must be like floating around without any weight.

Yeah, I've seen videos of astronauts playing around in microgravity and it looks so fun.

I know, right? I would love to try that someday!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microgravity → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "gravity" (from Latin "gravitas", meaning weight or heaviness). The term describes a condition of very low gravity, where the effects of gravity are significantly reduced, making it seem as if objects are weightless.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') gravity ('gravity') to remember that microgravity refers to a state where the effects of gravity are very minimal.

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