momentum

[mo·men·tum]

Momentum is generally used to mean increasing forward motion. A boulder rolling down a hill gains momentum. So does a great idea, a team on a winning streak, or the economy.

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The quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity of matter multiplied into the velocity; impetus.

Noun
the product of a body''s mass and its velocity; "the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities"

Noun
an impelling force or strength; "the car''s momentum carried it off the road"


n.
The quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity of matter multiplied into the velocity; impetus.

n.
Essential element, or constituent element.


Momentum

Mo*men"tum , n.; pl. L. Momenta , F. Momentums . [L. See Moment.] 1. (Mech.) The quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity of matter multiplied into the velocity; impetus. 2. Essential element, or constituent element.
I shall state the several momenta of the distinction in separate propositions.

The quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity of matter multiplied into the velocity; impetus.

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Usage Examples

The momentum of freedom in our world is unmistakable - and it is not carried forward by our power alone. We can trust in that greater power Who guides the unfolding of the years. And in all that is to come, we can know that His purposes are just and true.

Every time I got 'Amazing Spider-Man' or 'Fantastic Four' or another book firmly on the rails, we got pulled into some big event book or crossover and it cost momentum and messed badly with the pacing and structure of the book.

I think we're in good hands. There's definitely much more momentum in bringing in good things to help support the show. Everyone's got a good attitude about it and I think that makes all the difference.

It is often when night looks darkest, it is often before the fever breaks that one senses the gathering momentum for change, when one feels that resurrection of hope in the midst of despair and apathy.

When you have that window of opportunity called a crisis, move as quickly as you can, get as much done as you can. There's a momentum for change that's very compelling.

Our society needs to recognize the unstoppable momentum toward unequivocal civil equality for every gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered citizen of this country.

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Other Usage Examples

If you have the guts to keep making mistakes, your wisdom and intelligence leap forward with huge momentum.

Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?

One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.

I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together.

We found out tonight how important and how crucial momentum swings can be. I thought we were playing very well. We were doing a lot of positive things but then we lost the puck two times in our zone and things swung their way. You can't afford to give teams momentum.

Four years ago, I promised to end the war in Iraq. We did. I promised to refocus on the terrorists who actually attacked us on 9/11. We have. We've blunted the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan, and in 2014, our longest war will be over. A new tower rises above the New York skyline, al Qaeda is on the path to defeat, and Osama bin Laden is dead.

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