Gravitasi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A natural phenomenon involving a universal “attractive force” acting between all objects that possess mass.
Synonyms & Variants
daya tarik
The power or ability to pull something toward a center.
gaya berat
This term is often used as an equivalent in the context of classical mechanics.
gaya tarik bumi
The attractive force exerted by the Earth's mass on objects at its surface.
gaya tarik-menarik
Physical interaction that causes two objects with mass to move toward each other.
daya tarik bumi
A descriptive term more commonly used in lay language.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Latin word gravitas which denotes weight or heaviness. The word was subsequently adopted into Indonesian as the standard scientific term for describing physical interactions between objects with mass. In a formal usage context, this word specifically refers to the physics concept proposed by Isaac Newton and later expanded by Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.
Real-world Usage
Hukum gravitasi Newton menjelaskan mengapa buah apel jatuh ke permukaan tanah.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.