Centripetal(adjective)
Moving or directed towards the centre.
Hindi meaning:केंद्राभिमुख
Synonyms: Inward, Centralizing, Center-seeking, Convergent
Antonyms: Centrifugal, Outward, Divergent, Dispersing
Example: Centripetal force keeps a moving object in a circular path.
Trick to remember: Centri means centre, petal sounds like pull, so centripetal means pulling towards the centre.
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