momentum

UK
/məˈmɛntəm/
US
/moʊˈmɛntəm/

Translations

momentumnoun
momentums
pl
The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
Машина набрала импульс, когда покатилась вниз по склону.
The momentum of the swing carried the child high into the air.
Момент качелей поднял ребенка высоко в воздух.
Additional translations
движущая сила
momentumadjective
UK
/məˈmɛntəm/
US
/moʊˈmɛntəm/
Used attributively in phrases such as "momentum indicator" or "momentum strategy".

Definitions

momentumnoun
The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
The impetus gained by a moving object or course of events.
The campaign gained momentum after the candidate's successful debate performance.
momentumadjective
Relating to, involving, or based on momentum, especially in physics or finance.
The trader relied on momentum analysis to time his entries.