multivariate

adjective

mul·​ti·​var·​i·​ate ˌməl-tē-ˈver-ē-ət 

-ˌāt, 

-ˌtī-

: having or involving a number of independent mathematical or statistical variables

multivariate calculus

multivariate data analysis

Examples of multivariate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Only a few studies have used high-dimensional, multivariate measures of behavior. — Dean Mobbs, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2019

However, supply chain management—and specifically ocean freight shipments—are inherently multivariate, complex issues that are beyond one’s ability to predict. — Ami Daniel, Forbes, 9 June 2022

Word History

Etymology

multi- + variable + -ate entry 3

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multivariate

• bivariate
• vicariate
• chariot
• lariat
• variate
• proletariat
• secretariat
• uniseriate
• univariate