multipronged

adjective

mul·​ti·​pronged ˌməl-tē-ˈprȯŋd How to pronounce multipronged (audio)
-ˌtī-
1
: having several distinct aspects or elements
a multipronged attack
2
: having several prongs

Examples of multipronged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This count alleges a multipronged bribery conspiracy to help ComEd pass important legislation in exchange for hiring at least five Madigan associates as do-nothing consultants, paying a total of $1.3 million over nearly eight years of the conspiracy. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024 With the project gathering steam, and housing under intense national scrutiny, proponents say the Minneapolis experiment illustrates the need for a multipronged approach — with regulations and community engagement just as important as funding and tax breaks. Brian Cheung, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024 In 1967, Israel again took on the multipronged Arab threat, defeating the armies of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, plus the air forces of Iraq and Lebanon in the Six-Day War. Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024 Those are the makings of a potentially lucrative multipronged franchise. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multipronged 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'multipronged.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of multipronged was in 1953

Dictionary Entries Near multipronged

Cite this Entry

“Multipronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multipronged. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on multipronged

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!