propulsion Definition

propulsion
noun

1. The act of causing something to move forward.
2. A force exerted against a body which makes it move forward. Also in compounds.

Example: jet propulsion
Thesaurus: power, drive, momentum, push, thrust, pressure, impulse, impetus, impulsion.

Derivative: propulsive
adj

Etymology: 18c: from Latin propulsio, from propellere to propel.