propulsive

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /prəˈpʌlsɪv/ UK /prəˈpʌlsɪv/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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adj
tending to or capable of propelling

The engine converts fuel into propulsive force.

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Synonyms

1 adj · tending to or capable of... propellant

Word family

Derived forms antipropulsivepropulsivelypropulsivenessunpropulsive

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Phrases (1)

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propulsive efficiency
the proportion of propulsion power converted into useful movement of a vehicle

Adjective + noun

Etymology

Formed from Latin prōpulsus with the suffix -ive.

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