First Known Use: 1647
Dictionary
1multiple
adjective mul·ti·ple \ˈməl-tə-pəl\
: more than one
: shared by many people
Full Definition of MULTIPLE
1
: consisting of, including, or involving more than one <multiple births>
3
: shared by many <multiple ownership>
4
: having numerous aspects or functions : various
5
: being a group of terminals which make a circuit available at a number of points
6
: formed by coalescence of the ripening ovaries of several flowers <a multiple fruit>
See multiple defined for English-language learners
See multiple defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of MULTIPLE
French, from Latin multiplex, from multi- + -plex -fold — more at -fold
Related to MULTIPLE
- Synonyms
- collaborative, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, cooperative, joint, collective, mutual, pooled, public, shared, united
- Antonyms
- exclusive, individual, one-man, one-sided, one-way, single, sole, solitary, unilateral
Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms
2multiple
noun
mathematics : a number that can be produced by multiplying a smaller number
Full Definition of MULTIPLE
1
a : the product of a quantity by an integer <35 is a multiple of 7> b : something in units of more than one or two
2
: parallel 4b
3
chiefly British : chain store
See multiple defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of MULTIPLE
1660
MULTIPLES Defined for Kids
1multiple
adjective mul·ti·ple \ˈməl-tə-pəl\
Definition of MULTIPLE for Kids
: being or consisting of more than one <We need multiple copies.>
2multiple
noun
Definition of MULTIPLE for Kids
: the number found by multiplying one number by another <35 is a multiple of 7.>
Medical Dictionary
multiple
adjective mul·ti·ple \ˈməl-tə-pəl\
Medical Definition of MULTIPLE
1
: consisting of, including, or involving more than one <multiple births>
2
: affecting many parts of the body at once
Learn More About MULTIPLE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: multiple allelePrevious Word in the Dictionary: multiplatinumAll Words Near: multiple
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up multiple? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).