Propagation

//pɹɒpəˈɡeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The multiplication or natural increase in a population. countable, uncountable

    "plant propagation"

  2. 2
    the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production wordnet
  3. 3
    The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number. countable, uncountable

    "The farmer specialized in the propagation of rare orchids."

  4. 4
    the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions wordnet
  5. 5
    The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.; The winning of new converts. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    the movement of a wave through a medium wordnet
  2. 7
    The act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave. countable, uncountable

    "Radio propagation varies with atmospheric conditions."

  3. 8
    The elongation part of transcription. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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generationairingattenuationbandyingbegettingbook

Example

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"The most effective means for the propagation of Esperanto is the fluent and elegant use of this language."

Etymology

From Middle French propagation, from Old French propagacion, from Latin propagatio. Morphologically propagate + -ion.

Related phrases

propagation constantpropagation delaypropagation modepropagation time

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