an·ti·grav·i·ty

(ăn′tē-grăv′ĭ-tē, ăn′tī-)

The hypothetical effect of reducing or canceling a gravitational field.

an′ti·grav′i·ty adj.

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antigravity

(ˌæntɪˈɡrævɪtɪ)

adj

acting against the force of gravity

the concept of negating the force of gravity

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an•ti•grav•i•ty

(ˌæn tiˈgræv ɪ ti, ˌæn taɪ-)

n.

1. a hypothetical force by which a body of positive mass would repel a body of negative mass.

adj.

2. counteracting the force of gravity.

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