# freefall

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɹiːˌfɔːl/ · frequency rank #49,341

## Definitions
1. A state of motion affected by no acceleration or force other than that of gravity.
2. A state of motion but allowing for the presence of incidental air resistance not caused intentionally by devices such parachutes or wings.
3. A rapid, uncontrolled decline or worsening.

## Etymology
From free + fall.

## Common misspellings (10)
`ferefall`, `ffreefall`, `freeafll`, `freefal`, `freeffall`, `freeflal`, `frefall`, `frefeall`, `frreefall`, `rfeefall`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/freefall