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CENTRIPETAL

(adj., adj.sat)
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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)
centrifugal

Centripetal - as an adjective satellite

Tending to unify

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unifying

Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system

Example: "Sensory neurons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receptivesensory

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is CENTRIPETAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centripetal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
CENTRIPETAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CENTRIPETAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, centripetal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CENTRIPETAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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