propulsion — the action of driving or pushing forward
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of driving or pushing forward
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpʌlʃən/
Example Sentences
- The submarine's silent propulsion made it nearly impossible to detect.
- My diet plan lacks proper propulsion - I keep moving backward toward the fridge.
- Scientists are developing ion propulsion for deep space missions.
propulsion
NOUN[/prəˈpʌlʃən/]
the action of driving or pushing forward
The rocket's propulsion system ignites, blasting it toward the sky.
Rocket propulsion lifts dreams high, while compulsion brings expulsion and goodbye
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'propellere' meaning 'to drive forward,' composed of 'pro-' (forward) and 'pellere' (to push or drive). The suffix '-ion' was added to form the noun in English.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + pel (push/drive) + -sion (noun suffix) = propulsion
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The submarine's silent propulsion made it nearly impossible to detect.”
“My diet plan lacks proper propulsion - I keep moving backward toward the fridge.”
“Scientists are developing ion propulsion for deep space missions.”
“The coffee's propulsion effect kicked in exactly at 9 AM during the boring meeting.”
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