Associations to the word «Centripetal»

Wiktionary

CENTRIPETAL, adjective. Directed or moving towards a centre
CENTRIPETAL, adjective. Of, relating to, or operated by centripetal force
CENTRIPETAL, adjective. (neuroanatomy) (of a nerve impulse) directed towards the central nervous system; afferent
CENTRIPETAL FORCE, noun. (physics) The force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation.

Dictionary definition

CENTRIPETAL, adjective. Tending to move toward a center; "centripetal force".
CENTRIPETAL, adjective. Tending to unify.
CENTRIPETAL, adjective. Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system; "sensory neurons".

Wise words

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