MOMENTUMS

Noun

momentums

plural of momentum

Source: Wiktionary


MOMENTUM

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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