mo
men
tum
Plural
momentums
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the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength
- The campaign gained momentum after the first success.
- His career lost momentum due to poor decisions.
- The team kept their momentum throughout the match.
- Innovation drives the momentum of technological growth.
- Economic momentum depends on market stability.
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the strength of a moving object determined by multiplying how heavy it is by how fast it is going
- The car's momentum increased as it accelerated down the highway.
- When the train picks up speed, its momentum grows significantly.
- The cyclist's momentum helped him climb the steep hill.
- Understanding momentum is crucial for predicting the impact of moving objects.
- A heavier object has more momentum if it's moving at the same speed as a lighter one.