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- pronunciation:
- mo
men
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 m
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
momenta, momentums |
| definition 1: |
in physics, a quantity that characterizes the motion of a body, equal to its mass multiplied by its velocity.
A bicycle moving at the same speed as a truck has less momentum than the truck. |
| definition 2: |
strength or speed of movement; impetus.
His political campaign gained momentum as the other candidates revealed their weaknesses.- synonyms:
- impetus
- similar words:
- force, impulse, propulsion, thrust
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| related words: |
pace, power |
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