Freefall

Alternative forms

• free fall noun only
• free-fall verb, noun as a modifier

Noun

1. (physics) The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity.
2. (common usage) The state of falling with no interference from outside forces other than the air resistance (no open parachute, etc.)
3. (by extension) The state of worsening out of control.As civil war continues in Iraq, the U.S. president's approval ratings are in freefall.
4. (as a modifier) Of or related to freefall in any sense.

Derived terms

• accelerated free fall
• acceleration of free fall
• free-fall style
• free-fall time
• in freefall
• progressive free fall
• universality of free fall

Full definition of freefall

Verb

1. To drop in a state of freefall.A base jumper attempts to freefall for as long as possible before triggering the parachute.

Derived terms

• free-falling