1 pulsion | Definition of pulsion

pulsion

noun
pul·​sion | \ ˈpÉ™lshÉ™n\
plural -s

Definition of pulsion

: 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

History and Etymology for pulsion

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

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