propagation
nounUK /pɹɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/ · US /pɹɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/
Etymology From Middle French propagation, from Old French propagacion, from Latin propagatio. Morphologically propagate + -ion.
1
The multiplication or natural increase in a population.
- plant propagation
2
The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.
- The farmer specialized in the propagation of rare orchids.
3
Lifestyle, Religion The winning of new converts.
4
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave.
- Radio propagation varies with atmospheric conditions.