Meaning & Definition of word "Multiple"

Multiple

/ˈmʌltɪpəl/

1. A number or quantity that can be divided by a given number without a remainder.
- Example: Twenty is a multiple of five.
2. Any of several things or persons; a group or series.
- Example: The bookstore had multiple copies of the bestselling novel.

1. Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Example: The project had multiple objectives that needed to be accomplished.
2. Figuring or characterized by a number of times, often referring to a quantity being greater than one.
- Example: She received multiple offers for the job after her interview.
3. Relating to or consisting of many individual parts.
- Example: The company offers multiple services to meet the needs of its clients.

Late Middle English: from Latin multiplicabilis, from multiplicare 'to multiply', from multus 'many' + -plicare 'to fold'.

multiple-choice:

A type of question or test that offers several answers from which the respondent must choose.

multiple personalities:

A psychological condition where a person exhibits two or more distinct identities or personality states.

multiple times:

Repeatedly; on various occasions.

multiple sources:

Referring to information obtained from various origins or references.

multiplicity:

The condition of being multiple or having numerous forms.

multiplicative:

Relating to or denoting a process of multiplication.

multiplex:

Having multiple parts or aspects.

Meaning: Multitudes of something, often used in casual conversation.

Example Sentence: There were multiples of them at the party last night!

Meaning: Used to emphasize the variety or number of something.

Example Sentence: We have multiples of flavors to choose from at the ice cream shop.