antigravity

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adjective

an·​ti·​grav·​i·​ty ˌan-tē-ˈgra-və-tē How to pronounce antigravity (audio) ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antigravity (audio)
: reducing, canceling, or protecting against the effect of gravity

antigravity

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noun

: a hypothetical effect resulting from cancellation or reduction of a gravitational field

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Maybe others started out more advanced, with some sort of antigravity device. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026 For wellness at sea level, take an antigravity yoga class, or slip into a regenerative sleep pod. — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2024 And then there’s Eskridge, the antigravity theorist with the time-traveling-soldier friend. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026 Improve your posture and movement by experiencing antigravity fitness inspired by yoga, Pilates and calisthenics. — Rana Good, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for antigravity

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1893, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antigravity was in 1893

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“Antigravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antigravity. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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