Propulsive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Having the power to propel; "propulsive coefficient".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The aircraft's propulsive system utilized a combination of electric motors and advanced fan blades to achieve maximum efficiency.
- The company's sales team was the propulsive force behind the product's successful launch in the market.
- The rocket's propulsive stage was designed to detach once the desired altitude was reached, allowing the payload to separate safely.
- The engineers optimized the car's shape to reduce drag and increase its propulsive capabilities, resulting in improved fuel efficiency.
- The strong jet of water provided a propulsive force that propelled the boat forward, allowing it to skim across the surface of the lake.