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

This means that the successful propagation of a book by a publishing entity usually depends on its successful propagation of previous books. —Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026

Save the healthy trimmings, which root easily and can be used right away for propagation. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026

Nelliet™ Hollies are female plants, produced through asexual propagation, and only produce female flowers. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026

Take rosemary cuttings for propagation during the growing season when the plant is producing new softwood growth. —Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 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