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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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“Multi-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multi-. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.

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multi-

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English Language Learners Definition of multi-

: many : much
: more than two
: many times over

multi-

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\ ˌməl-ti \

Kids Definition of multi-

1 : many : much multicolored
2 : more than two multicultural
3 : many times over

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