propagation

propagation

CEFR: C1-C2 /prop-a-ga-tion/ [p.r.aa2.p.ah0.g.ey1.sh.ah0.n]

The noun "propagation" means the act of producing a new plant. For example:

Example Sentences:
The propagation of healthy plants is very important.
Today’s class is plant propagation

The noun "propagation" can also mean the spread of ideas. For example:

Example Sentences:
The rapid propagation of information is now possible with the invention of the Internet.

The noun "propagation" can also mean the transmission of motion, light or sound in a medium. For example:

Example Sentences:
The rate of propagation of sound depends on the compressibility, ocean oceai water at the tropical temperature of 77° F.