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antigravity

antigravity

7.3
Making things float by working against gravity
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntiˈɡrævɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antigravitacional
  • The antigravity device allowed the car to float above the ground.

Examples

  • Science fiction often features antigravity boots that allow characters to walk on walls or ceilings.

  • The engineers designed an antigravity vehicle for rapid transportation across rough terrain.

  • Researchers are exploring antigravity technologies to make lifting heavy objects easier in the future.

  • Scientists are researching antigravity technology for future space travel.

  • The engineers designed an antigravity vehicle that can hover above the ground, making it ideal for urban transport.

  • Science fiction often imagines antigravity technology that enables spacecraft to travel without the constraints of gravity.

  • Researchers are developing antigravity systems that could one day lift heavy loads effortlessly for construction projects.

Synonyms

antigravitational
vsantigravity
  • Specialized
1 9.2

Acting against gravity so things can float

describes devices or systems that perform the opposing action
levitational
vsantigravity
8.1

Able to make things float above the ground

applies to devices and technologies rather than just the quality itself

Antonyms

gravity
335 2.3

The force that makes things fall to the ground and keeps planets moving

Surface Forms

antigravity positive

Morphology

antigravity = gravity (transparent) = anti + gravity

The meaning is directly compositional: 'anti-' signals opposition or reversal of gravity.

Etymology

Antigravity is made from anti- ('against') and gravity ('weight'), so an antigravity device is one that works against weight and lets machines or people float or move without touching the ground.