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momentum

/ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/

Meanings
  • noun

    The force that drives something forward. It can be a physical force or a metaphorical concept in various fields such as business, politics, or social movements.

    - "The company's marketing strategy had great momentum going into the new quarter."
    - "The political campaign had lost its momentum by the time the election rolled around."
    - "The social movement gained momentum with the support of influential figures."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with momentum
comatose , anesthesia , adolescence , prose , pose , oppose
Variants
List of all variants of momentum that leads to same result
momenta , momentum , momentums , angular momentum , angular momentums , gain momentum , gather momentum , gather/gain momentum , lose momentum , gather momentum/strength , gather strength , pick up momentum , pick up speed , pick up speed/momentum
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'momentum' meaning 'a motion,' which is derived from 'movere' meaning 'to move'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'momentum' was first used in physics by Sir Isaac Newton in his laws of motion.

  2. The term 'momentum' is also used in economics to describe the rate at which an economic indicator, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), is changing.

  3. In sports, momentum is often discussed in relation to the morale and confidence of a team. A team with momentum is said to be playing well and has a positive attitude.


Related Concepts
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  1. Inertia: The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. Momentum is related to inertia because an object with more momentum is more difficult to stop or change direction.

  2. Moment of Inertia: A physical property that describes an object's resistance to rotational motion. Momentum is related to moment of inertia because an object with more mass and a larger moment of inertia will have more momentum when in motion.


Culture
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In literature, momentum is often used metaphorically to describe the forward progress of a story or the build-up of tension. In art, it can be represented visually through dynamic compositions and bold colors. In music, it can be created through rhythm and tempo.

How to Memorize "momentum"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, heavy object in motion. Imagine the force required to stop it or change its direction.
    - Imagine a ball rolling down a hill, gaining speed as it goes. This is an example of momentum in physics.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'momentum' with the idea of forward progress or movement.
    - Think of a car with a lot of horsepower. This car has a lot of momentum because it can move quickly and powerfully.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'momentum' with the phrase 'Motion Overcoming Mass Tends To Unleash Momentum'.
    - Use the acronym 'MOMENTUM' to remember the definition: 'Motion Overcoming Mass Tends To Unleash Momentum'.


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