microgravity

mi·cro·grav·i·ty

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-grav-i-tee]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌgræv ɪ ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-grav-i-tee]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌgræv ɪ ti/

Definitions of microgravity word

noun microgravity a condition, especially in space orbit, where the force of gravity is so weak that weightlessness results. 1
noun microgravity Very weak gravity, as in an orbiting spacecraft. 1
noun microgravity the very low apparent gravity experienced in a spacecraft in earth orbit 0
noun microgravity a nearly weightless condition, as that inside an orbiting spacecraft 0

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Origin of microgravity

First appearance:

before 1980

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1980-85; micro- + gravity

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Parts of speech for Microgravity

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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microgravity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

microgravity usage trend in Literature

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