propulsion
Propulsion (noun) means the force or process that drives something forward. Example: “Jet propulsion allows the aircraft to reach high altitudes quickly.”
How to use propulsion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe force that pushes or drives something forward, especially in vehicles and engines.
Word forms
propulsions plural
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Jet _____ allows the aircraft to reach high altitudes quickly.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin propulsio, from the Latin verb propello ("to drive forward").
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Rhymes for propulsion
Frequently asked questions
What does “propulsion” mean?
The word “propulsion” means the force or process that drives something forward. In plain terms, the force that pushes or drives something forward, especially in vehicles and engines.
How do you pronounce “propulsion”?
“Propulsion” is pronounced pruh-PUHL-shuhn (/pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “propulsion” in a sentence?
Here is “propulsion” used in a sentence: “Jet propulsion allows the aircraft to reach high altitudes quickly.”
What part of speech is “propulsion”?
“Propulsion” is a noun.
Where does the word “propulsion” come from?
The word “propulsion” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin propulsio, from the Latin verb propello ("to drive forward").
Is “propulsion” a common word?
“Propulsion” is an uncommon word in modern English.