propagation

American  

[prop-uh-gey-shuhn] / ˌprɒp əˈgeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of propagating.

2. the fact of being propagated.

3. multiplication by natural reproduction.

4. transmission or dissemination.

   Synonyms:

   diffusion , dispersion

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Other Word Forms

• nonpropagation noun
• propagational adjective
• self-propagation noun

Etymology

Origin of propagation

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English propagacyon, from Latin propāgātiōn-, stem of propāgātiō; equivalent to propagate + -ion

Example Sentences

They also used the circuits to generate pulses of hadrons, then simulated how those pulses evolved over time to track their propagation.

From Science Daily

By acting as host to Mr. Fuentes without the antibodies of skepticism, he turned himself into a vector for the propagation of Jew-hatred.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Likewise bits of high ground are better for radio wave propagation, better for co-ordination of drones."

From BBC

"We converted what was our old propagation room, covered all the cement and concrete with old wood from the polytunnel benches," Ruth explained.

From BBC

The law prohibits any farming activity involving the “propagation, cultivation, maintenance, or harvest of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• breeding
• multiplication
• reproduction