word
propagation
prop-ah-GAY-shun
ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
propagation
Dictionary meaning
The process of reproducing plants, either by sexual means (seeds) or asexual means (cuttings, division, grafting, layering); a fundamental technique in horticulture and agriculture.
History and origin
Latin — propagatio, from propagare (to multiply by layers).
Common mispronunciations
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