noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being free from the effects of gravity (the force). uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the property of being comparatively small in weight wordnet
3. 3
   An experience or instance of being weightless. countable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

lightnessairinessascentasteroidasteroidsaurora particles

Example

More examples

"The astronaut was slow to get used to the condition of weightlessness."

Etymology

From weightless + -ness.

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