/ˈmʌl.tɪ.pəl/
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Meaning
More than one; involving many people or things of the same kind.
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Word origin
From French multiple, from Late Latin multiplus, meaning many folds, from multi meaning many.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- multiplus
- English cognates
- multiply
Examples
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"Multiple" means more than once; here it means many calls.
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It is a slightly formal way to say several.
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"Multiple choice" means you pick one answer from a list.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 4: multiple, throne, deadly and 7 more words.