propagation

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по распространению, размножению или передаче чего-либо, например, идей, организмов или физических волн.

A noun referring to the act of spreading, multiplying, or transmitting something, such as ideas, organisms, or physical waves.

uncountable

1. Spreading of ideas or practicesB2formal

   The act of spreading something, such as a belief, custom, or practice, into new areas or among more people.

   Распространение идей или практик

   • The propagation of democratic ideals has been a long process.
   • Missionaries were often involved in the propagation of their religion.
   • The internet has accelerated the propagation of new trends.

   Synonymsbroadcastingcirculationcommunicationdiffusiondisseminationpromotionpromulgationspreadtransmission

2. Reproduction or multiplicationB2formalscientific

   The act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production, especially in plants or animals.

   Размножение

   • The propagation of the species is essential for survival.
   • Gardeners use cuttings for the propagation of many plants.
   • The study focused on the propagation of bacteria in a controlled environment.

   Synonymsbreedinggenerationincreasemultiplicationprocreationproliferationreproduction

3. Wave movementC1formalscientific

   The movement or transmission of a wave through a medium, such as sound, light, or radio waves.

   Распространение волн

   • The propagation of sound waves requires a medium like air or water.
   • Scientists studied the propagation of seismic waves after the earthquake.
   • The speed of light propagation in a vacuum is constant.

   Synonymsconductionpassageradiationspreadtransmissiontravel