Word meaning
momentum
noun · moh-MEN-tum
What does momentum mean?
Momentum means the impetus gained by a moving object or a developing process.
Momentum in a sentence
“After three wins in a row, the team had momentum.”
Synonyms for momentum
- impetus
- drive
- energy
Where does momentum come from?
From Latin momentum, "movement."
How to remember momentum
- Say it out loud a few times: moh-MEN-tum.
- Write one sentence of your own using momentum, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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