Propulsive

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to propulsion not-comparable
  2. 2
    Serving to propel not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    tending to or capable of propelling wordnet
  2. 2
    having the power to propel wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
drivingmotivepropellantpropellentpropellentpropelling

Etymology

Formed from Latin prōpulsus with the suffix -ive.

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