Definition of Momentum
Mo`men´tum
n.
1.
(Mech.)
The
quantity
of
motion
in
a
moving
body
,
being
always
proportioned
to
the
quantity
of
matter
multiplied
by
the
velocity
;
impetus
.
2.
Essential
element
,
or
constituent
element
.
I
shall
state
the
several
momenta
of
the
distinction
in
separate
propositions
.
- Sir W. Hamilton.
3.
A
property
of
an
activity
or
course
of
events
,
viewed
as
analogous
to
forward
motion
or
to
physical
momentum
(
def
.
1
),
such
that
the
activity
is
believed
to
be
able
to
continue
moving
forward
without
further
application
of
force
or
effort
; -
often
used
to
describe
an
increase
in
the
acquisition
of
public
support
for
a
purpose
;
as
,
as
,
the
petition
drive
gained
momentum
when
it
was
mentioned
in
the
newspapers
.
Related Words
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,
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,
driving
force
,
energy
,
impellent
,
impelling
force
,
impulsion
,
incentive
,
incitement
,
inertia
,
irresistible
force
,
moment
,
motive
power
,
power
,
strength
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