freefall
A state of motion affected by no acceleration or force other than that of gravityA state of motion affected by no acceleration or force other than that of gravity.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A state of motion affected by no acceleration or force other than that of gravity.
freier Fall, freier Fall
(countable, uncountable)A state of motion but allowing for the presence of incidental air resistance not caused intentionally by devices such parachutes or wings.
(broadly, countable, figuratively, uncountable)A rapid, uncontrolled decline or worsening.
As civil war continues in Iraq, the U.S. president's approval ratings are in freefall.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From free + fall.From free + fall.
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Forms
plural: freefallsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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