retropropulsion.
Backward propulsion, especially the use of rockets to brake or change direction.
Meaning & usage
Backward propulsion, especially the use of rockets to brake or change direction.
Alternative form of retropulsion (“abnormal tendency to step backwards”).
Alternative form of retropulsion (“forcing something to move backwards or inwards”).
Where this word comes from
From retro- + propulsion.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.