求心力
Meanings
1
centripetal force
Physics term for the force directed toward the center of rotation. Synonym: 向心力.
See also: 向心力
When an object moves in a circle, a centripetal force acts toward the center.
2
unifying force; cohesive power
Figurative use: the ability to attract and hold people or things together, often used for leaders, organizations, or ideas.
His leadership has a strong unifying force.
That political party is losing its cohesive power.
Usage patterns
- 求心力を失うto lose one's unifying power/appeal
As internal party conflicts continued, the party leader lost his unifying influence.
- 求心力が働くfor centripetal force to act (on an object)
A centripetal force acts on an object moving in a circle.
- 求心力が高まるfor cohesive/unifying power to grow
Under the new leader, the team's cohesive strength grew.
- 求心力を発揮するto demonstrate/exert unifying power
He demonstrated strong leadership cohesion in a difficult situation.