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propagation.

The multiplication or natural increase in a population.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɹɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/Received-Pronunciation/pɹɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/General-American
  1. The multiplication or natural increase in a population.

    countable · uncountable
    plant propagation
  2. The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.

    countable · uncountable
    The farmer specialized in the propagation of rare orchids.
  3. The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number. The winning of new converts.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave.

    countable · uncountable
    Radio propagation varies with atmospheric conditions.
  5. The elongation part of transcription.

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Where this word comes from

From Middle French propagation, from Old French propagacion, from Latin propagatio. Morphologically propagate + -ion.

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