momentum
|mo/men/tum|
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/moʊˈmɛntəm/
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/məʊˈmɛntəm/
motion quantity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'momentum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'momentum,' where 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'momentum' changed from the Latin word 'momentum' and eventually became the modern English word 'momentum'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'movement or motion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'quantity of motion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
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Noun 2
the impetus gained by a moving object.
The project gained momentum after the initial success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40