antigravity
antigravity — noun
1. In science fiction and theoretical physics, a type of push that moves objects aw
In science fiction and theoretical physics, a type of push that moves objects away from Earth, opposite to the natural pull that normally holds things down.
In the novel, the spaceship used antigravity to float silently above the mountains.
common in science fiction contexts
Joon flipped a switch, and the antigravity field lifted his chair off the floor.
concrete result: antigravity lifts objects off the ground
In a film, antigravity lets cars fly through the city without touching the ground.
Sivan dreamed of inventing an antigravity device that could lift heavy buildings after an earthquake.
- gravity negation
More technical term used in speculative physics discussions rather than popular fiction
- anti-grav (informal)
Shortened form common in casual sci-fi writing and fan discussions
- gravity
The natural attractive force that antigravity is imagined to oppose
用法筆記
This term appears almost exclusively in science fiction and theoretical discussion. In real physics, no antigravity effect has ever been demonstrated.
常見錯誤
antigravity — adjective
- antigravitypositive
- more antigravitycomparative
- most antigravitysuperlative
1. Used to describe a device or system that weakens the Earth's pull or stops objec
Used to describe a device or system that weakens the Earth's pull or stops objects from falling downward.
Inês tested a new antigravity engine in her laboratory near the coast.
collocation: antigravity engine / antigravity device
Matthew wondered if antigravity boots could help soldiers climb walls more easily.
Sade's antigravity backpack kept her tools floating beside her while she worked.
Emma watched an antigravity ball float slowly across the empty classroom.
- gravity-defying
Focuses on the visual effect of appearing to overcome gravity rather than a scientific mechanism
- zero-g
Informal abbreviation of zero-gravity; describes a condition rather than a technology