momentum

mo-men-tum · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    The impetus gained by a moving object or a course of action.

  3. 3.

    The driving force or strength of continued development.

Forms

plural: momenta

Related words

Antonyms: inertia, stagnation
See also: impetus, inertia, velocity
Synonyms: drive, force, impetus

Etymology

From Latin momentum (movement, moving power), from movere (to move).