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Momentum
01
the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength
Examples
The campaign gained momentum after the first success.
His career lost momentum due to poor decisions.
02
the strength of a moving object determined by multiplying how heavy it is by how fast it is going
Examples
The car 's momentum increased as it accelerated down the highway.
When the train picks up speed, its momentum grows significantly.
