momentum
Mass times velocity
Momentum is the force of movement—what keeps something going once it's started.
In physics, it's the product of mass and velocity: a rolling boulder has more momentum than a rolling marble.
Figuratively, momentum describes building progress or energy: The campaign gained momentum after the debate.
To lose momentum is to slow or stall.
The momentum of the scandal proved unstoppable.
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
glide · roll · drift · slide · thrust · spin · rotation · swing
Forward progress achieved
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- forwardOnward in direction
stride · gains · push · drive · buildup · snowball · steamroll · surge
Agent enabling change
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- triggerWhat initiates action
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
- boostUpward push or increase
kickstart · jumpstart · spur · nudge · push · driver · propellant · thrust
Resistance to altered motion
- massQuantity of matter
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
linear · kinetics · conservation · collision · vector · Newton · impulse · torque
Suspended recreational seat
- shiftMovement or work period
- tideOcean's cyclical swell
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- surgeSudden powerful increase
energy · force · enthusiasm · spirit · vibe · buzz · steam · juice
Sign revealing status
- oscillatorCyclic signal generator
- RSIChronic motion damage
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
overbought · oversold · trend · signal · breakout · reversal · continuation · strength
velocity
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
- trajectoryPath of moving object
propulsion · glide · roll · drift · slide · thrust · spin · rotation · swing · carry
headway
Forward progress achieved
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- breakthroughSudden important advance
forward · stride · gains · push · drive · buildup · snowball · steamroll · surge · wave
catalyst
Agent enabling change
boost · kickstart · jumpstart · spur · nudge · push · driver · propellant · thrust · launch
inertia
Resistance to altered motion
- massQuantity of matter
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
angular · linear · kinetics · conservation · collision · vector · Newton · impulse · torque · mechanics
swing
Suspended recreational seat
surge · energy · force · enthusiasm · spirit · vibe · buzz · steam · juice · mojo
indicator
Sign revealing status
- oscillatorCyclic signal generator
- RSIChronic motion damage
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
crossover · overbought · oversold · trend · signal · breakout · reversal · continuation · strength · weakness
- Physical Sciencesphysics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, meteorology
- strategystrategy, grand strategy, tactics, tactic, tactical
- accelerationaccelerate, acceleration, accelerating, speed up, speeding up
- game strategiesoffense, defense, counterattack, formation, positioning
- motivationmotivation, drive, motivate, inspire, encouragement
- classical physicsNewton, Newton's laws, Newtonian physics, force, gravity
momentumstillness
Complete lack of motion
stasis · rest · immobility · inertia · motionlessness
momentumstagnation
Absence of flow or progress
regression · decline · setback · reversal · friction
momentuminertia
Resistance to altered motion
lethargy · apathy · disincentive · discouragement · demotivation
- one momentRequest for patience
- just a momentRequest for brief patience
- for a momentDuring a brief interval
- in a momentImminently, very soon
- at the momentIn the present
- the momentCurrent point in time