MOMENTUM

momentum

(noun) the product of a body’s mass and its velocity; “the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities”

momentum, impulse

(noun) an impelling force or strength; “the car’s momentum carried it off the road”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

momentum (countable and uncountable, plural momentums or momenta)

(physics) Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity.

The impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events; a moment.

Source: Wiktionary

Mo*men"tum, n.; pl. L. Momenta, F. Momentums. Etym: [L. See Moment.]

1. (Mech.)

Definition: 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. Sir W. Hamilton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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5 November 2024

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”

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