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mul·ti·ple
adjective
adjective: multiple
having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
"multiple occupancy"
numerous and often varied.
"words with multiple meanings"
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Similar:
numerous
many
various
different
diverse
several
sundry
miscellaneous
manifold
multifarious
multitudinous
compound
collective
myriad
divers
(of a disease, injury, or disability) complex in its nature or effects, or affecting several parts of the body.
"a multiple fracture of the femur"
of or designating an electrical circuit that has several points at which connection can occur.
noun
noun: multiple; plural noun: multiples
1.
a number that can be divided by another number without a remainder.
"15, 20, or any other multiple of five"
2.
an arrangement of terminals that allows connection with an electrical circuit at any one of several points.
Origin
mid 17th century: from French, from Latin multiplex (see multiplex).
Use over time for: multiple
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