momenta

/məʊˈmɛntə, məʊˈmɛntɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of momentum; a plural noun referring to the products of a vector cross product, especially in physics and engineering.

“The engineer considered the momenta of the rotating wheels during the design phase.”

2. noun

plural of momentum; a plural noun referring to a state of motion, especially one that is difficult to stop or change.

“The company’s momenta was carrying it through the economic downturn.”

Synonyms

  • impetus
  • momentum

Antonyms

  • inertia
  • stagnation