Having many heads. Frequently in extended use (usually derogatory), designating the masses or populace, esp. in the many-headed beast (also monster)…

Having many sides; multilateral.

(a) many headed; (b) rich in expedients.

Characterized by readiness or facility in turning from one subject, pursuit, or task to another; marked by many-sidedness or variety of talent.

figurative. Having or involving many aspects, facets, or sides. Now rare.

Having several or many lines; (Cultural Anthropology) denoting a kinship system which includes relationships derived from families of both the father…

= polycephalous, adj.

Having more than two poles. Anatomy. Of a nerve cell: having several or many processes.

figurative. Having a number of aspects, sides, or qualities; resembling an object which has been cut into facets. Frequently with preceding modifying…

Connected with or dependent on several centres; (also) = multicentre, adj. 2.

figurative. Manifoldly branching.

Composed of or having more than two segments.

= multisegmental, adj.

Having, consisting of, or involving many lines; linear in several respects. Cf. multilineal, adj.

Chiefly Science. Having several or many centres. Cf. monocentric, adj. 1a.