Momentum
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity in physics. More generally, the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
“The campaign gained momentum as more supporters joined the movement for environmental protection.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/
Syllables
mo·men·tum
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern MOMENT-; contains three vowels (O, E, U)
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; the double M provides good scoring opportunities
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