propagation

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/pɹɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

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/pɹɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/ · /pɹɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition of propagation

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The multiplication or natural increase in a population.

“plant propagation”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The multiplication or natural increase in a population.

“plant propagation”
(countable, uncountable)The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.

“The farmer specialized in the propagation of rare orchids.”
(countable, uncountable)The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.
(countable, uncountable)The act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave.

“Radio propagation varies with atmospheric conditions.”
(countable, uncountable)The elongation part of transcription.

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From Middle French propagation, from Old French propagacion, from Latin propagatio. Morphologically propagate + -ion.

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