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- DictionaryProp·a·ga·tion/ˌpräpəˈɡāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock: "the propagation of plants by root cuttings"
- 2. the action of widely spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.: "a life devoted to the propagation of the Catholic faith"
: the act or action of propagating: such as. a. : increase (as of a kind of organism) in numbers. b. : the spreading of something (such as a belief) abroad or into new regions. c. : enlargement or extension (as of a crack) in a solid body. Examples of propagation in a Sentence.
the act or process of spreading something, especially a harmful message or opinion, among a lot of people: The site is a platform for the propagation of the group’s ideology. They have allowed the propagation of hateful messages. A file isn’t always necessary for the propagation of a computer virus. physics specialized.
1. : to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction. 2. : to pass along to offspring. 3. a. : to cause to spread out and affect a greater number or greater area : extend. b. : to foster growing knowledge of, familiarity with, or acceptance of (something, such as an idea or belief) : publicize. c.
1. Multiplication or increase, as by natural reproduction. 2. The process of spreading to a larger area or greater number; dissemination. 3. Physics The act or process of propagating, especially the process by which a disturbance, such as the motion of electromagnetic or sound waves, is transmitted through a medium such as air or water.
Propagation definition: the act of propagating. . See examples of PROPAGATION used in a sentence.
Definition of propagation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The process of spreading to a larger area or greater number; dissemination. The act or process of propagating, especially the process by which a disturbance, such as the motion of electromagnetic or sound waves, is transmitted through a medium such as air or water. (genetics) The elongation part of transcription.
PROPAGATE definition: 1. to produce a new plant using a parent plant: 2. (of a plant or animal) to produce young plants…. Learn more.
PROPAGATE meaning: 1. to produce a new plant using a parent plant: 2. (of a plant or animal) to produce young plants…. Learn more.
Definitions of propagation. noun. the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production. synonyms: generation, multiplication. see more. noun. the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions. synonyms: extension. see more. noun. the movement of a wave through a medium. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.
