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propellent

propellent

7.5
Causing something to move forward
  • adjective
  • /prəˈpɛlənt/
  • US
translation icon : propulsor
  • A propellent breeze pushed the sailboat swiftly across the bay.

Examples

  • The propellent force of the rocket was impressive.

  • This propellent material is used in advanced jet engines.

  • His ideas had a propellent impact on the technology industry.

  • The spacecraft uses a propellent force to escape Earth's gravity.

  • The propellent gas in the balloon caused it to rise quickly into the sky.

  • Using a propellent device, they were able to launch the model rocket successfully.

  • The team developed a new propellent that would enhance the performance of their experimental aircraft.

Synonyms

propulsive
vspropellent
2 6.7

Giving a strong push that moves something forward, like an engine

focuses on tendency or capacity rather than active driving
propellant
vspropellent
6.8

Causing something to move forward

suggests a general tendency or capacity rather than definite action
impellent
vspropellent
9.9

Gives a strong reason or push to do something

means general capacity to cause movement, not active compulsion
propelling
vspropellent
3.6

Causing something to move forward

describes a general tendency or potential to cause movement

How Propulsive

propellent
  • US
7.5
forceful
62 4.3
powerful
∞ 1.7
inactive
4 2.3

Surface Forms

propellent positive

Morphology

propellent = propel (semi-transparent) = propel + ent

The meaning is close to 'propel', but the rare adjective-forming suffix and the spelling change with doubled 'l' make the relationship less immediately obvious to many learners.

Etymology

Propellent comes from the parts pro- meaning 'forward' and pellere meaning 'to drive', and it shares the same root as the common word propel. So, something described as propellent tends to 'push' or move things forward.