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Definition of propulsion

propulsion

/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
pro · pul · sion
Adverb:propulsively
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Plural:propulsions
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Adjective:propulsive
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propulsion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of driving or pushing an object forward.

Example

"Squid rely on jet propulsion to move rapidly through the water when escaping predators."

2

A mechanical system or power source used to generate thrust and move a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel.

Example

"Engineers are testing a new electric propulsion system designed for deep-space satellites."

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• Rhymes for propulsion

• Nearby Words

proprietrix
propriety
props
propulsion
propulsive
prorate
prosaic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Medieval Latin propulsio, derived from the Latin verb propellere ('to drive forward'), combining pro- ('forward') and pellere ('to push or drive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Propulsion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/propulsion
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