propulsion
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propulsion
- /pɹəˈpʌlʃən/
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Medieval Latin propulsio, propulsionis, from the past participle of Latin propello (“to drive forward, drive forth, drive away, drive out”).
noun propulsions
- The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
- That which propels. However, nuclear propulsion provides a very high specific impulse and consistent, long duration energy source.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: actuation, propelling, push, propeller, impetus, promote, tensile, promotion, advancement, advance, traction, drive, power, motive, rating, payable
Translations
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noun the action of driving or pushing
| Español | propulsión |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 推力 suiryoku |
| 中文 | 動力 /动力 dònglì, 推進力 /推进力 tuījīnlì |
| हिन्दी | प्रणोदन praṇodan |
| Português | propulsão |
| Français | propulsion |
| Deutsch | Antrieb |
| Română | propulsare, propulsie |
| Русский | дви́жущая си́ла dvížuščaja síla, пропу́льсия propúlʹsija |
Talk about this word "propulsion." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/propulsion. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. propulsion. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/propulsion "propulsion." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/propulsion.Cite this
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title = {propulsion},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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