propagation

noun

prop·​a·​ga·​tion ˌprä-pə-ˈgā-shən 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

On offer is a propagation of a plant in the Aloe garden at Lotusland. —Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024

The free monthly webinars are packed with info on subjects ranging from cider making to tree propagation. —Amanda M. Faison, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2024

Controlling and ensuring proper sound propagation in headphones is a challenge. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

This is a propagation of a plant in Lotusland’s collection that is originally from famed South African botanist and horticulturist Cynthia Giddy. —Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

propagation

noun

prop·​a·​ga·​tion ˌpräp-ə-ˈgā-shən 

: the act or process of propagating: as

a

: multiplication (as of a kind of living thing) in number of individuals

b

: the spreading of something (as a belief) abroad or into new regions

Medical Definition

propagation

noun

prop·​a·​ga·​tion ˌpräp-ə-ˈgā-shən 

: the act or action of propagating: as

a

: increase (as of a kind of organism) in numbers

propagation of a pure culture of bacteria

b

: the spreading or transmission of something

propagation of a nerve impulse