momentum

[məʊˈmɛntəm]

momentum Definition

• 1. the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity
• 2. the impetus gained by a moving object
• 3. the impetus or driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events

Using momentum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "momentum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The team gained momentum after winning the first game.

• Example

  The company's new product has lost momentum in the market.

• Example

  The car's momentum carried it through the intersection.

momentum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for momentum

• impetus
• drive
• power
• energy
• force

Antonyms for momentum

• inertia
• stagnation

Phrases with momentum

• build momentum

  to gradually increase the speed or power of something

  Example

  The campaign is building momentum as more people become aware of it.

• lose momentum

  to gradually decrease the speed or power of something

  Example

  The project lost momentum when key team members left the company.

• maintain momentum

  to keep the speed or power of something at a consistent level

  Example

  The team needs to maintain momentum if they want to win the championship.

Origins of momentum

from Latin 'momentum', meaning 'movement'

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Summary: momentum in Brief

Momentum [məʊˈmɛntəm] refers to the quantity of motion of a moving body or the impetus gained by a moving object. It can also refer to the impetus or driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events. Examples include 'The team gained momentum after winning the first game.' and 'The car's momentum carried it through the intersection.' Phrases like 'build momentum' and 'lose momentum' describe gradual increases or decreases in speed or power.