propagation
noun/ˌprɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,189 most common English word
Meaning
The spreading or transmission of something, such as waves, signals, or ideas, through a medium or environment.
Example sentence
The scientists studied the propagation of sound waves through different materials.
Synonyms & related words
- transmission
- spreading
- diffusion
- dispersion
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