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multiple definition

multi·ple (mul′tə pəl)

adjective

  1. 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. Elec. designating or of a circuit having two or more conductors connected in parallel

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

noun

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

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multiple Synonyms

multiple

modif.

  1. Various

    complicated, more than one, many, manifold, compound, having many uses, multifold, multiplex, multitudinous, aggregated, many-sided, multifarious, versatile, increased, varied, compound, added; see also various.

    Antonyms simple*, united*, centralized.

  2. Repeated

    reoccurring, recurring, repetitious, duplicated; see multiplied.


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multiple Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • liter: Wine by the carafe can be sold in quantities of 250ml, 500ml, 750ml, 1 liter or multiples of 1 liter.

Adjective modifier

  • integral: Any other integral multiples of f could be used.

Modifies a noun

  • sclerosis: The multiple sclerosis is not a death sentence, where methanol toxicity is.

Used with adjective complement

  • manage: The Alchemy Task Manager helps you manage multiple Alchemy workstations in a production environment, allowing your staff to maximize productivity.

Noun used with modifier

  • grocery: The grocery sector has seen another year of rising sales, primarily due to the growing non-food offer available at the large grocery multiples.
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