Meaning
spread, propagation
- The transmission, spreading, or travelling of waves, diseases, ideas, or fire.
In a sentence
Il vento forte ha facilitato la rapida propagazione dell'incendio nel bosco.
The strong wind facilitated the rapid spread of the fire in the woods.
Gli scienziati studiano la velocità di propagazione delle onde sismiche.
Scientists are studying the speed of propagation of seismic waves.
Le misure sanitarie servono a limitare la propagazione del virus.
The sanitary measures serve to limit the spread of the virus.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| propagazione | feminine · singular |
| propagazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used both in scientific contexts (sound/light waves) and general ones (rumours, viruses, fire).
- Often constructed with 'di' to indicate what is spreading.