Synonyms for propulsion
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
Related words
- Word family
- propel
- Phrases
- astronaut propulsion unit
Forms
- Plural
- propulsions → actuations, projections…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| propulsion | falling | |
| actuation | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- actuation
- 10 letters
- projection3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (projection3 = 3 syllables).