Propulsive
adjective
Something that pushes or drives someone or something forward.
The propulsive force of the rocket sent it into space.
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Technical
adjective
Rhythmic or dynamic energy in a piece of music that creates a sense of momentum or forward motion.
The propulsive beat of the drum gave the song an exciting feel.
adjective
Something that pushes or drives someone or something forward.
The propulsive force of the rocket sent it into space.
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Rhythmic or dynamic energy in a piece of music that creates a sense of momentum or forward motion.
The propulsive beat of the drum gave the song an exciting feel.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Often used in engineering or physics to describe mechanical forces.
The engine's propulsive efficiency was thoroughly analyzed.
Pro Tip 2/3Motivational Metaphor
Can be a metaphor for the driving power behind a person's actions.
Her ambition served as a propulsive force in her career.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
It’s not exclusive to physical movement; it can describe conceptual progress.
The innovative idea had a propulsive effect on the project's success.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Often used in engineering or physics to describe mechanical forces.
The engine's propulsive efficiency was thoroughly analyzed.
Pro Tip 2/3Motivational Metaphor
Can be a metaphor for the driving power behind a person's actions.
Her ambition served as a propulsive force in her career.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
It’s not exclusive to physical movement; it can describe conceptual progress.
The innovative idea had a propulsive effect on the project's success.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Often used in engineering or physics to describe mechanical forces.
The engine's propulsive efficiency was thoroughly analyzed.
Pro Tip 2/3Motivational Metaphor
Can be a metaphor for the driving power behind a person's actions.
Her ambition served as a propulsive force in her career.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
It’s not exclusive to physical movement; it can describe conceptual progress.
The innovative idea had a propulsive effect on the project's success.
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Video examples
The Strange Tail of...
this was a structure that looked like a giant fin right a tail fin a tail paddle we had found our propulsive structure this long flat tail seems built for pushing through the water like a crocodile in other words a
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Elon Musk: A future...
And in many other parts of the solar system. So basically And it's all propulsive landing, no parachutes, nothing thrown away.
Video examples
The Strange Tail of...
this was a structure that looked like a giant fin right a tail fin a tail paddle we had found our propulsive structure this long flat tail seems built for pushing through the water like a crocodile in other words a
Video examples
Elon Musk: A future...
And in many other parts of the solar system. So basically And it's all propulsive landing, no parachutes, nothing thrown away.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Peter Brook
British Producer
A British actor will savour every syllable of a Shakespearean line, while a French actor will drive to the end of a sentence or a speech with a propulsive rhythm: the thing you never say to a French actor is, 'Take your time.
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Steven Heighton
Canadian Novelist
I used to be more of a purist about literature. I thought, 'If it's a really propulsive story, then maybe there's something unliterary about it.
Quote examples
Peter Brook
British Producer
A British actor will savour every syllable of a Shakespearean line, while a French actor will drive to the end of a sentence or a speech with a propulsive rhythm: the thing you never say to a French actor is, 'Take your time.
Quote examples
Steven Heighton
Canadian Novelist
I used to be more of a purist about literature. I thought, 'If it's a really propulsive story, then maybe there's something unliterary about it.
Example 1 of 2
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