multiple

mul-ti-ple · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.

  2. 2.

    (As noun) A number that can be divided by another number without a remainder.

  3. 3.

    (As noun) A thing having several parts or elements.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    multiple choice — A type of question with several possible answers to choose from
  • •
    multiple sclerosis — A chronic disease affecting the nervous system

Related words

Antonyms: one, single, sole
See also: many, multiply, numerous, several
Synonyms: many, numerous, several, various

Etymology

From French multiple, from Late Latin multiplus, from Latin multiplex ("manifold"), from multi- ("many") + -plex ("-fold").