propagator

prop·a·gate

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prop-uh-geyt]
- /ˈprɒp əˌgeɪt/
- /ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪ.tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prop-uh-geyt]
- /ˈprɒp əˌgeɪt/

Definitions of propagator word

verb with object propagator to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock. 1
verb with object propagator to reproduce (itself, its kind, etc.), as an organism does. 1
verb with object propagator to transmit (hereditary features or elements) to, or through, offspring. 1
verb with object propagator to spread (a report, doctrine, practice, etc.) from person to person; disseminate. 1
verb with object propagator to cause to increase in number or amount. 1
verb with object propagator 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 propagator

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 Propagator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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propagator 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for propagator

noun propagator

green fingers — skill at gardening
green thumb — an exceptional aptitude for gardening or for growing plants successfully: Houseplants provide much pleasure for the city dweller with a green thumb.
horticulturist — the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery; the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.
diffuser — a person or thing that diffuses.

All 4 Synonyms of propagator