Word Type

Noun

The word "propagation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Defined As

act of propagating

Derived Terms

antipropagation backpropagation copropagation micropropagation nonpropagation propagation constant propagation delay propagation mode propagation time propagational proplifting repropagation

Derived From

propagate

Context

genetics physics religion

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

airing breeding dissemination facts of life physical phenomenon procreation public exposure reproduction spreading

Type Of (IsA)

dissemination physical phenomenon

Related Terms

area convert dissemination greater increase larger movement multiplication natural number population propaganda propagate propagating transcription wave

Synonym Network

generation

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