adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to propulsion
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
propulsive
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adj
Meaning 2
Serving to propel
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Antonyms: none provided
adjective
Meaning 3
having the power to propel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- propulsive coefficient
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
tending to or capable of propelling
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- propellant fuel for submarines
- the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency
- universities...the seats of propulsive thought
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: propellant, propellent, propelling
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Formed from Latin prōpulsus with the suffix -ive.