pro
pa
ga
tion
Plural
propagations
1
the process of natural multiplication; representing the expansion of a population over time
- Scientists studied the propagation of bacteria in different conditions.
- The propagation of the plant species occurred rapidly in the new environment.
- Understanding the propagation of diseases is crucial for public health.
- The propagation of the species was observed in the isolated ecosystem.
- The propagation of the virus was tracked through the population over several months.
Synonyms:
2
the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
Synonyms:
3
the way a wave travels through a medium
- The propagation of ocean waves can be influenced by the wind and the sea floor.
- Researchers measured the propagation of sound in different materials to find the best insulators.
- Understanding the propagation of light is crucial for designing better optical lenses.
- Engineers worked on improving the propagation of signals in fiber optic cables.
- The propagation of heat waves through metal can be felt almost instantly.