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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

centripetal

/sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does centripetal mean?

adjective

Moving or directed towards a central point; having a central tendency. In physics, a force that attracts a body towards a central point.

Example

"The centripetal force of the Earth's gravity keeps the satellite in orbit."

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