The spread of a feature refers to the diffusion or movement of a specific characteristic, such as an idea, innovation, or cultural trait, from one place to another.
Related terms
Contagious Diffusion: Contagious diffusion is when a trend or characteristic rapidly spreads throughout a population, like how a contagious disease can quickly infect many people.
Hierarchical Diffusion: Hierarchical diffusion is the spreading of an idea or trend from one influential or important person or group to other individuals or groups who are below them in social status.
Stimulus Diffusion: Stimulus diffusion occurs when an underlying principle or concept spreads to different places but adapts or modifies itself based on the local conditions and cultural preferences.