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multiple
What does multiple mean?
multiple (adjective): having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use multiple in a sentence?
- Multiple ownership. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- His multiple achievements in public life. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce multiple?
/ˈmʌltəpəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does multiple come from?
From French multiple, itself from Late Latin multiplus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of multiple?
Words related to multiple
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “multiple” mean?
unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime
Not quite: that's what dirty means.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
Not quite: that's what sufficient means.
occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental
Not quite: that's what occasional means.
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
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