Multiple
Definition
Multiple can be used as an adjective or a noun. As an adjective, it means having or involving several parts, elements, or members. As a noun, it refers to a number that can be divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Parts of Speech
- Adjective
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmʌl.tə.pəl/
- Respelling: MUL-tuh-puhl
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pəl/
- Respelling: MUL-ti-puhl
Etymology
The word "multiple" originates from the Latin "multiplex," meaning "manifold" or "having many folds," derived from "multi-" (many) and "plex" (folded). It entered English in the late Middle Ages.
Derivatives
- Multiply (verb)
- Multiplication (noun)
- Multiplier (noun)
- Multiplex (noun, adjective)
- Multifaceted (adjective)
Synonyms
- Numerous
- Manifold
- Several
Antonyms
- Single
- Individual
- None
Usage
The term "multiple" is used in a variety of contexts, such as describing quantity, mathematical properties, or complex structures. For example, "The solution addresses multiple issues at once" or "12 is a multiple of 4."
Related Terms
- Duplicate: To make a copy of something.
- Factor: A number that divides another number evenly.
- Compound: Composed of multiple elements or parts.
Detailed Definitions
Adjective
- Consisting of, involving, or having more than one: Refers to something that is manifold or made up of several parts.
- Example: "The company faced multiple challenges during the transition."
Noun
- A number that is the product of a given number and an integer: Refers to the result of multiplying one number by another.
- Example: "15 is a multiple of 3."
multiple
Multiple means there is more than one or many of something.
The company faced multiple challenges during the transition.
15 is a multiple of 3.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 多个 (duō gè) - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʰwǒ kɤ/
- Respelling: dwoh geh
- 倍数 (bèi shù) - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /peɪ ʂu/
- Respelling: bay shoo
🇮🇳 Hindi
- एकाधिक (ekādhik) - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /eːkaːd̪ʱɪk/
- Respelling: ay-kah-dhik
- गुणज (guṇaja) - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡʊɳd͡ʒə/
- Respelling: goon-jah
🇪🇸 Spanish
- múltiple - for both meanings "several" and the mathematical term
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmul.ti.ple/
- Respelling: mool-tee-play
🇫🇷 French
- plusieurs - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /plœ.zœʁ/
- Respelling: pluh-zuhr
- multiple - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /myl.tipl/
- Respelling: muhl-teepl
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- متعدد (muta'addid) - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /mutaʕadːid/
- Respelling: moo-tah-add-id
- ضعف (du'f) - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /d̪uʕf/
- Respelling: doo-uf
🇧🇩 Bengali
- একাধিক (ēkādhika) - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ekadʰika/
- Respelling: ay-kah-dhika
- গুণিতক (guṇitaka) - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡunʲɪt̪ak/
- Respelling: goo-nee-tak
🇷🇺 Russian
- несколько (neskol'ko) - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /nʲɪˈskolʲkə/
- Respelling: nee-skohl-ka
- кратное (kratnoye) - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkrat.nə.je/
- Respelling: krah-tno-yeh
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- múltiplo - for both meanings "several" and the mathematical term
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmul.ti.plu/
- Respelling: mool-tee-ploo
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- beberapa - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /bə.be.ra.pa/
- Respelling: be-beh-rah-pah
- kelipatan - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /kə.li.pat.an/
- Respelling: keh-lee-pah-tan
🇩🇪 German
- mehrere - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmeːʁəʁə/
- Respelling: may-reh-ruh
- Vielfaches - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfiːl.façəs/
- Respelling: feel-fah-chuhs
🇯🇵 Japanese
- いくつかの (ikutsu ka no) - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /i.ku.t͡su ka no/
- Respelling: ee-koo-tsu ka no
- 倍数 (baisū) - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ba.i.sɯː/
- Respelling: bah-ee-soo
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- nhiều - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɲiəw˨˩/
- Respelling: nyew
- bội số - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɓʊj sɔ˦ˀ˥/
- Respelling: boy so
🇰🇷 Korean
- 여러 (yeoreo) - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /jʌ.rʌ/
- Respelling: yuh-ruh
- 배수 (baesu) - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /beɪ.su/
- Respelling: bay-soo
🇹🇷 Turkish
- birkaç - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /bɪɾˈkatʃ/
- Respelling: beer-kach
- katı - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /kaˈtɯ/
- Respelling: ka-too
🇵🇰 Urdu
- کئی (ka'i) - for the meaning "several"
- IPA Pronunciation: /kaɪ/
- Respelling: kai
- گنا (guna) - for the mathematical term "multiple"
- IPA Pronunciation: /gʊ.na/
- Respelling: goo-na
