propulsive

• Sich auf die Vorwärtsbewegung oder das Vorantreiben von etwas beziehend; die Kraft habend, etwas voranzutreiben oder anzutreiben.

Relating to the action of driving or pushing something forward; having the power to propel.

1. Having the power to propelC1formal

   Capable of causing something to move forward or onward.

   Antreibend

   • The rocket's propulsive force was immense.
   • Engineers designed a new propulsive system for the spacecraft.
   • The propulsive energy of the engine was carefully calibrated.

   Synonymedrivingimpellingmotivemovingpropellantpropellingpushingthrusting

2. Tending to or capable of propellingC1formal

   Describing something that drives or pushes forward, often used metaphorically.

   antreibend

   • Her propulsive ambition drove her to the top of her field.
   • The narrative had a propulsive rhythm that kept readers engaged.
   • His propulsive energy was evident in every project he undertook.

   Synonymedrivingimpellingmotivationalmotivepropellingpushingthrusting