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- [prop-uh-geyt]
- /ˈprɒp əˌgeɪt/
- /prˈɒpəɡətˌɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prop-uh-geyt]
- /ˈprɒp əˌgeɪt/
Definitions of propagative word
- verb with object propagative to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock. 1
- verb with object propagative to reproduce (itself, its kind, etc.), as an organism does. 1
- verb with object propagative to transmit (hereditary features or elements) to, or through, offspring. 1
- verb with object propagative to spread (a report, doctrine, practice, etc.) from person to person; disseminate. 1
- verb with object propagative to cause to increase in number or amount. 1
- verb with object propagative to create (an effect) at a distance, as by electromagnetic waves, compression waves, etc., traveling through space or a physical medium; transmit: to propagate sound. 1
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Origin of propagative
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin propāgātus (past participle of propāgāre to reproduce (a plant) by cuttings, spread for sprouting, propagate, enlarge), equivalent to propāg(ēs) something set out, scion, slip (pro- pro-1 + pāg-, base of pangere to fasten + -ēs noun suffix) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Propagative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
propagative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
propagative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for propagative
adjective propagative
- generative — capable of producing or creating.
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