momentum
nounHow many syllables in momentum?
There are 3 syllables in the word momentum.Divide momentum into syllables:
mo · men · tum
How to pronounce momentum:
Definition of momentum:
- momentum (noun):
- an impelling force or strength.
- the impetus to go forward, develop, or get stronger
- a property of a moving body that determines the length of time required to bring it to rest when under the action of a constant force or moment
- a property (see property sense 1a) of a moving body that the body has by virtue of its mass (see mass entry 2 sense 1c) and motion and that is equal to the product of the body's mass and velocity
Synonyms for momentum:
forcecatalystpowerstrengthimpetusmotivationdrivefuelincentivepushShow 13 more
Antonyms for momentum:
peaceidlenessbloweaselazinessweaknessbrakerelaxationlethargypullOther 3-syllable words like momentum
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