propulsion

[pruh-puhl-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or process of propelling.

2. the state of being propelled.

3. a means of propelling; propelling force, impulse, etc.

propulsion

/ prəˈpʌlʃən, prəˈpʌlsɪv /

noun

1. the act of propelling or the state of being propelled

2. a propelling force

Other Word Forms

• propulsive adjective
• propulsory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of propulsion¹

1605–15; < Latin prōpuls ( us ) (past participle of prōpellere to propel ) + -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of propulsion¹

C15: from Latin prōpellere to _propel

Example Sentences

The future is a theme resolute in Weinraub’s imagination and propulsion to make the best work she possibly can.

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Some envisioned using advanced propulsion such as solar sails to reach high inclinations.

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On arrival, the service module, which has the spacecraft's primary propulsion system, separates from the crew module.

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Alia is one of the most advanced projects, among dozens of firms exploring electric propulsion in aviation.

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The UK's propulsion test was the result of a three-way collaboration between the UK government, industry and the US government.

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