Propagation Definition

prŏpə-gāshən
noun
A propagating or being propagated.
Webster's New World
Multiplication or increase, as by natural reproduction.
American Heritage Medicine
The process of spreading to a larger area or greater number; dissemination.
American Heritage Medicine
The act or process of propagating, especially the process by which a disturbance, such as the motion of electromagnetic or sound waves, is transmitted through a medium such as air or water.
American Heritage Medicine

(genetics) The elongation part of transcription.

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Other Word Forms of Propagation

Noun

Singular:
propagation
Plural:
propagations

Propagation Sentence Examples

  • Propagation facilities are being greatly improved, and there are stringent laws for the protection of immature fish.

  • John was sent out by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, and hoped to labour as a missionary among the Indians, but though he had many interesting conversations with them the mission was found to be impracticable.

  • His only published works are two sermons, one preached before the Lords (London, 1794), the other before the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (London, 1797).

  • Propagation is by the formation of new corms from the parent corm, and by seeds.

  • His prize subjects were, the capstan, the propagation of light, and the magnet.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With P and Ending With N

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