Definition of PROPULSIVE

propulsive

Adjective

  • having the power to propel
    • "propulsive coefficient"

Adjective Satellite

  • tending to or capable of propelling
    • "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"
    • "universities...the seats of propulsive thought"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to propulsion
  • Serving to propel

Origin / Etymology

Formed from Latin prōpulsus with the suffix -ive.

Scrabble Score: 17

propulsive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
propulsive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
propulsive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

propulsive is a valid Words With Friends word