gravitative

American  

[grav-i-tey-tiv] / ˈgræv ɪˌteɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to gravitation.

2. tending or causing to gravitate.

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gravitative British  

/ ˈɡrævɪˌteɪtɪv /

adjective

1. of, involving, or produced by gravitation

2. tending or causing to gravitate

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Other Word Forms

• nongravitative adjective
• ungravitative adjective

Etymology

Origin of gravitative

First recorded in 1790–1800; gravitate + -ive

Example Sentences

Everything then that possesses gravitative attraction is matter in the sense in which that term is used in this law.

From The Machinery of the Universe Mechanical Conceptions of Physical Phenomena by Dolbear, A. E. (Amos Emerson)

In other words, matter or material is being moved in the lines or field of this gravitative force.

From The Energy System of Matter A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena by Weir, James

Whatever may be the value of the mass assumed, its total energy and the gravitative attraction of the planetary body on it are both alike entirely and directly dependent on that mass value.

From The Energy System of Matter A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena by Weir, James

The motion of the earth in its orbit implies the whole of this vast field of gravitative relatedness.

From Spencer's Philosophy of Science The Herbert Spencer Lecture Delivered at the Museum 7 November, 1913 by Morgan, C. Lloyd (Conwy Lloyd)

In such circumstances, the earth being assumed to be divided into two equal masses, the maximum limiting value of the gravitative attraction would clearly be attained.

From The Energy System of Matter A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena by Weir, James