multiple

¹mul·ti·ple

adjective \ˈməl-tə-pəl\

Definition of MULTIPLE

1

: consisting of, including, or involving more than one <multiple births>

2

: many, manifold <multiple achievements>

3

: shared by many <multiple ownership>

4

: having numerous aspects or functions : various

5

: being a group of terminals which make a circuit available at a number of points

6

: formed by coalescence of the ripening ovaries of several flowers <a multiple fruit>

Examples of MULTIPLE

1. She made multiple copies of the report.
2. a person of multiple achievements
3. He suffered multiple injuries in the accident.

Origin of MULTIPLE

French, from Latin multiplex, from multi- + -plex -fold — more at -fold

First Known Use: 1647

Related to MULTIPLE

Synonyms

collaborative, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, cooperative, joint, collective, mutual, pooled, public, shared, united

Antonyms

exclusive, individual, one-man, one-sided, one-way, single, sole, solitary, unilateral

Related Words

bilateral, consensual, reciprocal, symbiotic, synergic, synergistic, two-way; mass, popular; general, generic, universal

Near Antonyms

personal, private; independent, separate, several; esoteric, particular, special, specialized

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

²multiple

noun

Definition of MULTIPLE

1

a : the product of a quantity by an integer <35 is a multiple of 7>

b : something in units of more than one or two

2

: parallel 4b

3

chiefly British : chain store

Examples of MULTIPLE

1. 35 is a multiple of 7.
2. 12 is a multiple of 6.

First Known Use of MULTIPLE

1660

mul·ti·ple

adjective \ˈməl-tə-pəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MULTIPLE

1

: consisting of, including, or involving more than one <multiple births>

2

: affecting many parts of the body at once