Definition of "momentum" []

• Physics A measure of the motion of a body equal to the product of its mass and velocity. Also called linear momentum. (noun)
• Impetus of a physical object in motion. (noun)
• Impetus of a nonphysical process, such as an idea or a course of events: The soaring rise in interest rates finally appeared to be losing momentum. (noun)
• Philosophy An essential or constituent element; a moment. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "The way for the visitability movement to gain momentum is by first increasing the awareness and interest in the need for this housing construction practice."
• "The shift in momentum is being fueled by mainstream news editors who want to keep the action hot, without regard for accuracy."
• "The word momentum is related to the word moment, and those moments for humility, curiosity, and veracity present themselves every day, in every meeting, with every person."