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(cen-trip-e-tal-force) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a force that pulls an object toward the center of a circular path.

Example Sentence

The centripetal force pulled my marble to the center of the game.

More Example Sentences

Cars need centripetal force to go around curves.

Synonyms

center-seeking force; inward force

Antonyms

outward-moving force

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