momentum
/moʊˈmentəm/
mo · men · tum
moʊ · ˈment · əm
English Definition
n. motion force, speed
Significado en Español
impulso, momento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
động lượng, đà
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Example Sentence
The team gained momentum.
队伍获得动力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
moment(instant)+um(noun).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “momentum” as used in the sentence: “The project gained momentum after the new team leader took charge.”
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A
speed
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B
interest
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C
drive
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D
weight
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C — drive.
“momentum” means n. motion force, speed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
As it rolled downhill, the huge boulder gathered more and more ______.
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A
silence
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B
momentum
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C
weakness
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D
stillness
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B — momentum.
“momentum” means n. motion force, speed
Common questions about “momentum”
What does “momentum” mean?
momentum — n. motion force, speed. In Chinese: 动力，势头.
How do you pronounce “momentum”?
momentum is pronounced /moʊˈmentəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mo · men · tum.
How do you use “momentum” in a sentence?
The team gained momentum. (队伍获得动力。)
What are synonyms for “momentum”?
force, drive — all close in meaning to momentum (n. motion force, speed).
Is “momentum” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. momentum appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “momentum”?
moment(instant)+um(noun).
