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Propulsive

usgb/prəˈpʌlsɪv/Volume
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Technical Use

Often used in engineering or physics to describe mechanical forces.

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The engine's propulsive efficiency was thoroughly analyzed.
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Motivational Metaphor

Can be a metaphor for the driving power behind a person's actions.

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Her ambition served as a propulsive force in her career.
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Not Always Physical

It’s not exclusive to physical movement; it can describe conceptual progress.

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The innovative idea had a propulsive effect on the project's success.
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