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combining form

Definition of multi- 

1a : many : multiple : much multivalent

b : more than two multilateral

c : more than one multiparous multibillion

2 : many times over multimillionaire

History and Etymology for multi-

Latin, from multus much, many — more at meliorate

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Multan

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multeity

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multiage

multiagency

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multi-

combining form

English Language Learners Definition of multi-

: many : much

: more than two

: many times over

multi-

prefix
\ˌməl-ti\

Kids Definition of multi-

1 : many : much multicolored

2 : more than two multicultural

3 : many times over

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