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- [pruh-puhl-shuh n]
- /prəˈpʌl ʃən/
- /prəˈpʌlsɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-puhl-shuh n]
- /prəˈpʌl ʃən/
Definitions of propulsive word
- noun propulsive the act or process of propelling. 1
- noun propulsive the state of being propelled. 1
- noun propulsive a means of propelling; propelling force, impulse, etc. 1
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Origin of propulsive
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin prōpuls(us) (past participle of prōpellere to propel) + -ion
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Parts of speech for Propulsive
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propulsive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
propulsive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for propulsive
adj propulsive
- driving — noting or pertaining to a part of a machine or vehicle used for its propulsion.
- forward-looking — planning for or anticipating possible future events, conditions, etc.; progressive.
- galvanic — pertaining to or produced by galvanism; producing or caused by an electric current.
- impellent — impelling: an impellent power; an impellent cause.
- in advance — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
Top questions with propulsive
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