Momentum: meaning, definitions and examples

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momentum

[ məˈmɛntəm ]

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physics

The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.

Synonyms

drive, force, impetus

Examples of usage

The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
The team's momentum was unstoppable as they scored goal after goal.

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general

The strength or force that allows something to continue or to grow stronger or faster as time passes.

Synonyms

impetus, progress, thrust

Examples of usage

The company's new product gained momentum in the market.
We need to keep the momentum going to achieve our goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "momentum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 momento

🇮🇳 गतिज

🇩🇪 Impuls

🇮🇩 momentum

🇺🇦 імпульс

🇵🇱 momentum

🇯🇵 運動量（うんどうりょう）

🇫🇷 momentum

🇪🇸 impulso

🇹🇷 momentum

🇰🇷 운동량

🇸🇦 زخم

🇨🇿 hybnost

🇸🇰 hybnosť

🇨🇳 动量 (dòngliàng)

🇸🇮 zagon

🇮🇸 skriðþungi

🇰🇿 импульс

🇬🇪 იმპულსი

🇦🇿 impuls

🇲🇽 impulso

Word origin

The word 'momentum' originated from the Latin word 'momentum', meaning 'movement'. In physics, momentum is a fundamental concept used to describe the motion of objects. The modern understanding of momentum was developed by Sir Isaac Newton in his laws of motion. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields to describe the force or strength behind a particular action or development.

See also: momentarily, momentary, momentous, moments.