Definition of PROPAGATION

propagation

Meanings

Plural: propagations

Noun

  • the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
  • the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
  • the movement of a wave through a medium
  • The multiplication or natural increase in a population.
  • The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.
  • The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.
  • The winning of new converts.
  • The act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave.
  • The elongation part of transcription.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 20

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