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center of gravity

cen·ter of grav·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sen-ter uhv, ov grav-i-tee]
    • /ˈsɛn tər ʌv, ɒv ˈgræv ɪ ti/
    • /ˈsen.tər əv ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-ter uhv, ov grav-i-tee]
    • /ˈsɛn tər ʌv, ɒv ˈgræv ɪ ti/

Definitions of center of gravity words

  • countable noun center of gravity The center of gravity of an object is a point in it. If this point is above the base of the object, it stays stable, rather than falling over. 3
  • noun center of gravity that point in a body or system around which its mass or weight is evenly distributed or balanced and through which the force of gravity acts 3
  • noun center of gravity The center of gravity of a body is the point where there is equal mass on all sides. 3
  • noun center of gravity Mechanics. the point through which the resultant of gravitational forces on a body passes and from which the resultant force of attraction of the body on other bodies emanates: coincident with the center of mass in a uniform gravitational field. 1
  • noun center of gravity a person, thing, or idea that is the vital or pivotal focus of interest or activity within a larger entity. 1
  • noun center of gravity where weight is balanced 1
See all 9 definitions of center of gravity

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Origin of center of gravity

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60

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Parts of speech for Center of gravity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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center of gravity popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for center of gravity

noun center of gravity

  • center of mass — the point in a body or system of bodies at which the entire mass may be assumed to be concentrated
  • centre of gravity — The centre of gravity of an object is a point in it. If this point is above the base of the object, it stays stable, rather than falling over.
All 2 Synonyms of center of gravity

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