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View definitions for propulsive

propulsive

adjective as in driving

adjective as in forward

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Example Sentences

Both these competitors flew the Farman biplane with the 50 horse-power Gnome motor as propulsive power.

When we think of such habits, the union of habit with desire and with propulsive power is forced upon us.

The habit is propulsive and moves anyway toward some end, or result, whether it is projected as an end-in-view or not.

The event added new strength to his propulsive powers and doubly nerved him to meet the fiery trials in reserve for him.

Its submerged control was bad, but its electric propulsive system worked well.

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On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to propulsive, such as: active, compelling, dynamic, sweeping, urging, and energetic.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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