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(mʌltɪpəl) Word forms: plural multiples1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]You use multiple to describe things that consist of many parts, involve many people, or have many uses. He died of multiple injuries. The most common multiple births are twins, two babies born at the same time. Synonyms: many, several, various, numerous More Synonyms of multiple 2. countable nounIf one number is a multiple of a smaller number, it can be exactly divided by that smaller number. Their numerical system, derived from the Babylonians, was based on multiples of thenumber six. [+ of] 3. countable nounA multiple or a multiple store is a shop with a lot of branches in different towns. [British] It made it almost impossible for the smaller retailer to compete against the multiples. multiple in British English (ˈmʌltɪpəl) adjective1. having or involving more than one part, individual, etc he had multiple injuries 2. electronics, US and Canadian (of a circuit) having a number of conductors in parallel noun3. the product of a given number or polynomial and any other one 6 is a multiple of 2 4. telephony an electrical circuit accessible at a number of points to any one of which a connection can be made 5. short for multiple store Derived forms multiply (ˈmultiply) adverb Word origin C17: via French from Late Latin multiplus, from Latin multiplexmultiple in American English (ˈmʌltəpəl) adjective1. having or consisting of many parts, elements, etc.; more than one or once; manifold or complex 2. shared by or involving many 3. many or very many; numerous 4. Electricity designating or of a circuit having two or more conductors connected in parallel noun5. Electricity a group of terminals so arranged that connection with the circuit can be made at any of a number of points 6. Ancient Mathematics a number which is a product of some specified number and another number 10 is a multiple of 5 Word origin Fr < L multiplex < multi-, multi- + -plex, -fold: see duplex Examples of 'multiple' in a sentencemultiple The world record has come down by about two minutes over multiple attempts across a decade. Multiple applications from the same household will ALL be cancelled.And all on a multiple of ten times, yielding 4.4 per cent.This means that individual parts are used across multiple brands and models, which means a fault in any one part can have far-reaching implications.ONE in five British men wear the same pair of pants multiple times before washing them - but just six per cent of women.You can also use multiple pendants over kitchen islands.The commercial expeditions argue that they already pay many multiples of the average wage for the area.Worse yet is when multiple numbers flash.There were multiple injuries to one officer until they learned they were allergic to ink.The attack left him with multiple wounds to his upper limbs.The dad of one died of multiple injuries.Five of the top ten clinics for live births are also in the top ten for multiple births.Previous research has suggested that the use of multiple digital devices simultaneously can change the structure of the brain.When you are dealing with multiple agencies and many different people you may get confused and forget who said what to whom.Twins and triplets have a higher risk of disability and fertility doctors agree that the number of multiple births should be lower.Many of the teams the men and women will be playing against have competed in multiple Paralympics.It will grow to about 24 inches and give multiple blooms six to eight weeks after planting.Banks and building societies allow up to four people to get a joint mortgage, although they tend to lend on multiples of the two highest incomes. In other languagesmultiple British English: multiple ADJECTIVE You use multiple to describe things that consist of many parts, involve many people, or have many uses. He died of multiple injuries. - American English: multiple
- Brazilian Portuguese: múltiplo
- Chinese: 多部分的
- European Spanish: múltiple
- French: multiple
- German: mehrfach
- Italian: multiplo
- Japanese: 多数の
- Korean: 복합적인
- European Portuguese: múltiplo
- Latin American Spanish: múltiple
British English: multiple NOUN If one number is a multiple of a smaller number, it can be exactly divided by that smaller number. Their numerical system was based on multiples of the number six. - American English: multiple
- Brazilian Portuguese: múltiplo
- Chinese: 倍数
- European Spanish: múltiplo
- French: multiple
- German: Vielfache
- Italian: multiplo
- Japanese: 倍数
- Korean: 배수
- European Portuguese: múltiplo
- Latin American Spanish: múltiplo
Chinese translation of 'multiple' adj - [injuries]
多次的 (duōcì de) - [collision]
多重的 (duōchóng de) - [birth]
多胎的 (duōtāi de)
n (c) - (Math)
倍数(數) (bèishù)
Definition having or involving more than one part, individual, or element He died in hospital of multiple injuries. Additional synonymsDefinition numerous and varied The difficulties are manifold. Synonyms numerous, many, various, varied, multiple, diverse, multiplied, diversified, abundant, assorted, copious, multifarious, multitudinous, multifold She is a person of multitudinous talents. Synonyms numerous, many, considerable, countless, legion, infinite, abounding, abundant, myriad, teeming, innumerable, copious, manifold (formal), profuseDefinition consisting of a large number of people or things Such crimes were just as numerous then as they are today.She made numerous attempts, but could never beat the world record. Synonyms many, several, countless, lots, abundant, plentiful, innumerable, copious, manifold (formal), umpteen (informal), profuse, thick on the ground Additional synonymsDefinition various or separate one of several failed attempts Synonyms various, different, diverse, divers (archaic), assorted, disparate, indefinite, sundryDefinition several different The methods employed are many and various. Synonyms many, numerous, countless, several, abundant, innumerable, sundry, manifold (formal), profuse |