1
a
: many : multiple : much
multivalent
b
: more than two
multilateral
c
: more than one
multiparous
multibillion
2
: many times over
multimillionaire

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from multus much, many — more at meliorate

Dictionary Entries Near multi-

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“Multi-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multi-. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

multi-

combining form
1
a
: many : much
multicolored
b
: more than two
multinational
multiracial
2
: many times over
multimillionaire
Etymology

derived from Latin multus "much, many"

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