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

Sociologists need to take up public space and be resources for these national battles over our culture, education, book bans, the propagation of alternative facts, etc. —Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026

In addition to streamlining herbicide application, the legislation would promote education about invasive propagation with signs at boat launches and instruct DEEP to develop a plant to install boat washing stations at state boat ramps. —Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026

Healthy plants are key to successful propagation; avoid diseased or stressed plants. —Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026

Division Propagation The easiest and fastest propagation method is division, says Singh. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for propagation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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