propagation
pro
ˌprɑ
praa
pa
ga
ˈgeɪ
gei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/pɹˌɒpɐɡˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "propagation"in English

Propagation
01

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

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Examples
Scientists studied the propagation of bacteria in different conditions.
The propagation of the plant species occurred rapidly in the new environment.
02

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

03

the way a wave travels through a medium

example
Examples
The propagation of ocean waves can be influenced by the wind and the sea floor.
Researchers measured the propagation of sound in different materials to find the best insulators.
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