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noun

Say it like: Free-fal-l

The correct spelling is freefall. The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity. For example: "As civil war continues in Iraq, the U.S. president's approval ratings are in freefall."

Usage Examples

As civil war continues in Iraq, the U.S. president's approval ratings are in freefall.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity.
  2. 2.(common usage) The state of falling with no interference from outside forces other than the air resistance (no open parachute, etc.)
  3. 3.(by extension) The state of worsening out of control.

verb

  1. 1.To drop in a state of freefall.

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