Synonyms & related words for propagation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of propagation — including dissemination, multiplication, diffusion, spreading, dispersion, scattering. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to propagation

Explore words related to propagation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include propagative, propagating, propagated, propagator, diffusional, semination, disseminator, arcuation. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for propagation

Common synonyms for propagation include dissemination, multiplication, diffusion, spreading, dispersion, scattering, generation, dispersal — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does propagation come from?

The word propagation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pag-, from Latin pango (“fix, fasten, set”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.