Pulsion
/ˈpʌlʃən/noun
The act or process of pushing or driving forward.
Did you know?In psychological terms, "pulsion" refers to an unconscious drive, often linked to desires that can be both creative and destructive.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pulsio
“A striking or pushing action.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
pulsione
“The act of pushing, derived from the verb 'pulsare' meaning 'to beat or push'.”
Middle French
Middle French
pulsion
“Adoption of the Latin term into a term for a driving force or action.”
Modern English
English
pulsion
“The introduction of the word into English vocabulary, retaining its sense of driving or pushing.”
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