propagation
Pronunciation
/ˌpɹɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "propagation"in English

Propagation
01

the process of natural multiplication; representing the expansion of a population over time

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
propagations
Examples
Scientists studied the propagation of bacteria in different conditions.
02

the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions

03

the way a wave travels through a medium

Examples
The propagation of ocean waves can be influenced by the wind and the sea floor.
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