multiple

Multiple is defined as being or having more than one.

(adjective)

An example of multiple used as an adjective is the phrase "multiple flavors of ice cream" which means a number of different flavors.

The definition of a multiple is a number that can be evenly divided by another number.

(noun)

An example of a multiple is 24 to 12.

See multiple in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having or consisting of many parts, elements, etc.; more than one or once; manifold or complex
shared by or involving many
many or very many; numerous
Elec. designating or of a circuit having two or more conductors connected in parallel

Origin: Fr < L multiplex < multi-, multi- + -plex, -fold: see duplex

noun

Elec. a group of terminals so arranged that connection with the circuit can be made at any of a number of points
Math. a number which is a product of some specified number and another number: 10 is a multiple of 5

See multiple in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having, relating to, or consisting of more than one individual, element, part, or other component; manifold.

noun

A number that may be divided by another number with no remainder: 4, 6, and 12 are multiples of 2.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin multiplum, a multiple

Origin: : Latin multi-, multi-

Origin: + Latin -plus, -fold; see pel-² in Indo-European roots

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