pulsion

noun

pul·​sion

ˈpəlshən

plural -s

: the act or action of pushing or driving : propulsion

these undirected and hence uncoordinated pulsions, so prevalent in childhood

—H. A. Murray

—opposed to traction

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin pulsion-, pulsio, from Latin pulsus (past participle of pellere to beat, drive, push) + -ion-, -io -ion

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