multiple

Meaning

Det

More than one (followed by plural).

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).
2. (not-comparable) Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

Noun

1. A whole number that is obtained by multiplying a specific whole number by another whole number.
2. Price-earnings ratio.
3. One of a set of the same thing; a duplicate.
4. A single individual who displays or experiences multiple personalities or selves.
5. One of a set of siblings produced by a multiple birth.
6. A chain store.
7. A discovery resulting from the work of many people throughout history, not merely the work of the person who makes the final connection.
8. More than one piercing in a single ear.

Synonyms

manifold

multiplex

several

multiplicate

complex

many

numerous

repeated

multifold

frequent

complicated

large

multifarious

parallel

parallel connection

paralleling

plural

plurality

produce

product

repeatedly

serial

shunt

some

various

yield

price-earnings ratio

poly-

polyploid

polybasic

multiple reflection

shunt connection

connection in parallel

in-bridge

part

install in parallel

abreast

a number of

composite

compound

constituent

diverse

duplicated

elaborate

excessive

intricate

Translations

multiple

multiplo

múltiple

múltiplo

vielfach

veelvoud

Vielfaches

mehrfach

molteplice

mehrere

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

Etymology

From French multiple, itself from Late Latin multiplus.

Sentences

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