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propagation (프라퍼**게이**션)the action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, or knowledge

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, or knowledge

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌprɑːpəˈɡeɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 사상이나 이론, 지식을 퍼뜨리고 보급하는 행위

Korean pronunciation: 프라퍼**게이**션

Example Sentences

  • The propagation of cat videos on the internet is faster than the speed of light.
  • Scientists study the propagation of earthquakes to predict future disasters.
  • The propagation of fake news requires immediate fact-checking measures.

propagation

NOUN

//ˌprɑːpəˈɡeɪʃn//

the action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, or knowledge

propagation concept
💡 Concept

The dandelion's propagation begins as seeds drift across the meadow on the wind.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌprɑːpəˈɡeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootpag-
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'propagatio', derived from 'propagare' meaning 'to spread, multiply, or extend'. The verb 'propagare' combines 'pro-' (forward) with 'pagus' (stake or branch), originally referring to the practice of propagating plants by staking or layering.

🎵Rhyme

nationcreationeducationinformation
nation
creation
education
information

🔗Collocations

propagation of ideas
sound propagation
plant propagation
signal propagation
propagation delay
cultural propagation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The propagation of cat videos on the internet is faster than the speed of light.

Scientists study the propagation of earthquakes to predict future disasters.

The propagation of fake news requires immediate fact-checking measures.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's secret recipe propagation method: tell it to everyone except me.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disseminationtransmissionspreaddistributioncirculation

Antonyms

containmentsuppressionrestriction

Related

propagatepropagandadisseminatebroadcasttransmit

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