1. plural of gravitation; the natural force of attraction that pulls objects toward each other, especially the force that pulls objects toward Earth
Usage: physics term; typically used in scientific or technical contexts
2. plural of gravitation; the process or act of moving or being drawn toward something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The gravitations of the planets around the sun follow predictable patterns.
• Scientists study the gravitations between massive celestial bodies.
• The gravitations of different objects depend on their mass and distance.
• In physics class, we learned about Newton's laws of gravitations.
• The gravitations pulling people toward urban centers have increased over time.