non-propulsion
|non-pro-pul-sion|
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/nɒn-prəˈpʌlʃən/
absence of movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-propulsion' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'propulsion' from Latin 'propellere', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'pellere' meant 'to drive'.
Historical Evolution
'propellere' transformed into the English word 'propulsion', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-propulsion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'propulsion' meant 'to drive forward', and 'non-propulsion' has always meant the absence of this action.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not being propelled or moved forward.
The non-propulsion of the vehicle was due to a mechanical failure.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 15:33