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Definition momentum in British English

momentum noun

[uncountable] noun
/məʊˈmentəm/
1

progress or development that is becoming faster or stronger

Example

the momentum towards economic and political union in Europe

Example

Interest in human rights issues has gained momentum.

Example

There was already evidence that the riots were losing their momentum.

Example

We must maintain the momentum of reform.

Synonyms and related words
progress development advance
2

the speed with which a moving object keeps moving or moves faster

Example

The vehicle gained momentum as the road dipped.

Synonyms and related words
speed pace velocity
3

the tendency of a moving object to keep moving unless another force stops it or slows it down

Synonyms and related words
absorbance air resistance amplitude
Definition momentum in British English