momentum
noun
force or speed of movement; impetus, as of a physical object or course of events.
momentums
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pluralof momentum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Differing momentums appear at different positions on the detector. Put more simply, the different directions in which the electrons move in a layer are represented by corresponding dots on the detector," said Elmers.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2024
He says he rarely questions the root of his attraction to cars, the solitary driver and the twin momentums of fate and purpose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
But after their six years together individual momentums are forcing a group hiatus.
From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2012
Although clocking at 40 minutes, you will find just seven post-rock songs that go from slow psychedelic notes to big momentums of distortion, noise and epic choruses.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2011
You'll see me again shortly; but there have been momentums in my career when I said to myself, "Shall I ever aller out of this alive!"
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 30, 1890 by Various
