Physics .

the force of attraction between any two masses. Compare law of gravitation .

an act or process caused by this force.

a sinking or falling.

a movement or tendency toward something or someone

the gravitation of people toward the suburbs.

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planetary motion , gravitynotes:gravitation is the mutual force by which all bodies attract one another and a function of the masses of the bodies , the distance between them , and the gravitational constant; gravity is the force of gravitation on the earth or other celestial object (and also called acceleration or free fall)