momentum

/mɑːˈmɛntəm/; /moʊˈmɛntəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the quantity of motion of a moving body; a property of a moving body that determines the tendency of its motion to continue

“The new policy gained momentum as more people began to support it.”

2. noun

a strong tendency or trend that continues to develop or grow

“The company’s financial momentum helped them stay competitive in the market.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is moving or has a lot of energy

“She was a force with momentum, pushing for change in the community.”

4. verb

to cause or gain momentum, especially for a particular idea, project, or movement

“The new leader’s policies helped momentum the city’s economic growth.”

Synonyms

  • drive
  • impetus
  • impulse
  • push

Antonyms

  • inertia
  • stagnation