propulsion

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English

Etymology

From Medieval Latin propulsio (“term”), from Latin past participle of propello (“to drive forward, drive forth, drive away, drive out”)

Noun

propulsion (uncountable)

1. Force causing movement.

Related terms

• propel

Translations

force causing movement

• Finnish: työntövoima, propulsio
• French: propulsion (fr) f
• Hungarian: meghajtás (hu)
• Japanese: 推力 (ja) (suiryoku)

• Romanian: propulsare (ro) f, propulsie (ro) f
• Scottish Gaelic: sparradh (gd) m
• Sindhi: ڌُوڪَ (sd) (Dhooka)