CENTRIPETAL
(adj., adj.sat)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Centripetal.
Centripetal - as an adjective
Tending to move toward a center
Example: "Centripetal force"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
centrifugal17Centripetal - as an adjective satellite
Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
Example: "Sensory neurons"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receptive16sensory10Example Sentences
"The roller coaster generates centripetal force as it spins around the track."
"The car's tires provide the necessary centripetal force to keep it in a turn."
"The dancers moved in a centripetal pattern towards the center of the stage."
"The satellite orbits the earth due to the centripetal force of gravity."
"A conical pendulum exhibits centripetal motion."
Word Game Points
Is CENTRIPETAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centripetal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CENTRIPETAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CENTRIPETAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, centripetal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCENTRIPETAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CENTRIPETAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, centripetal is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCENTRIPETAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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