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

Powerful revenue models increasingly drive the propagation of false, misleading or inflammatory content to large audiences. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

One of our notable achievements was creating one of the world’s largest captive breeding colonies of ostriches in the United States, further highlighting our commitment to the protection and propagation of avian species across different environments. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Those who try to interfere in American elections through the creation and propagation of fraudulent content should be subjected to strict criminal penalties. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024

On offer is a propagation of a plant in the Aloe garden at Lotusland. —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