word
propagation
prop-uh-GAY-shun
ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
propagation
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Dictionary meaning
The breeding or spreading of plants by natural or artificial means.
History and origin
Latin — 'propagare' (to extend, multiply).
Examples
- The gardener used cuttings for propagation, rooting ten new lavender plants from the original.
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