1. the force of attraction between any two objects with mass, especially the force that attracts objects toward the center of the earth
Usage: physics
2. movement toward or attraction to something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Newton’s law of universal gravitation explains how planets orbit the sun.
• The moon’s gravitation causes ocean tides on Earth.
• Objects fall to the ground due to Earth’s gravitation.
• Einstein’s theory refined our understanding of gravitation.
• There was a gradual gravitation of young people toward the cities.
• The gravitation toward digital media has changed how we consume news.
• Scientists study gravitation to understand how galaxies form.