propagation
The multiplication or natural increase in a populationThe multiplication or natural increase in a population.
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» A longitudinal wave is one that vibrates in the direction of propagation.
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5 senses(countable, uncountable)The multiplication or natural increase in a population.
plant propagation
размноже́ниеrazmnožénije, воспроизведе́ниеvosproizvedénije
(countable, uncountable)The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.
The farmer specialized in the propagation of rare orchids.
распростране́ниеrasprostranénije
The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.
(countable, uncountable)The winning of new converts.
(countable, uncountable)The act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave.
Radio propagation varies with atmospheric conditions.
распростране́ниеrasprostranénije
the movement of a wave through a medium
(countable, uncountable)The elongation part of transcription.
Examples
10 sentencesA longitudinal wave is one that vibrates in the direction of propagation.
Ziri wanted to prune off a few ivy cuttings for propagation purposes.
Space research is necessary for the propagation and continuation of the human species.
To control the propagation of heather in the area, local authorities released heather beetles.
To stop the propagation of heather in the area, local authorities released heather beetles.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Middle French propagation, from Old French propagacion, from Latin propagatio. MorphoFrom Middle French propagation, from Old French propagacion, from Latin propagatio. Morphologically propagate + -ion.
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Forms
plural: propagations| Singular | propagation |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions:extension
- the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production:generationmultiplication
Word family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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