multiple


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

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