Definition of propagation Propagation

/pɹɑˌpʌgejˈʃʌn/ - [prapugeyshun] - prop•a•ga•tion

We found 13 definitions of propagation from 5 different sources.

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What does propagation mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: propagations

propagation - the movement of a wave through a medium
  physical phenomenon a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
  doppler effect, doppler shift change in the apparent frequency of a wave as observer and source move toward or away from each other
  red shift, redshift (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
propagation - the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
  extension
  public exposure, airing, dissemination, spreading a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air; "he took the dogs for an airing"
propagation - the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
  generation, multiplication
  facts of life, procreation, breeding, reproduction the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • propagation (n.)
    The act of propagating; continuance or multiplication of the kind by generation or successive production; as, the propagation of animals or plants.
  • propagation (n.)
    The spreading abroad, or extension, of anything; diffusion; dissemination; as, the propagation of sound; the propagation of the gospel.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • propagation
    The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.

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