center of gravity
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌsen.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/
Noun

center of gravity (American spelling)

  1. (physics) A point, near or within a body, through which its weight can be assumed to act when considering forces on the body and its motion under gravity. This coincides with the center of mass in a uniform gravitational field.
  2. (metaphorical) Any pivotal or central idea or group.
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