propagation

• Nom désignant l'action de propager, c'est-à-dire de diffuser, de répandre ou de transmettre quelque chose, comme des idées, des organismes ou des ondes physiques.

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

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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.

   Propagation d'idées ou de pratiques

   • 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.

   Synonymesbroadcastingcirculationcommunicationdiffusiondisseminationpromotionpromulgationspreadtransmission

2. Reproduction or multiplicationB2formalscientific

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

   Propagation (reproduction ou multiplication)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbreedinggenerationincreasemultiplicationprocreationproliferationreproduction

3. Wave movementC1formalscientific

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

   Propagation d'onde

   • 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.

   Synonymesconductionpassageradiationspreadtransmissiontravel