adj
multiple
MUHL-tih-puhl
adj
1
More than one; several.
"She was treated for multiple injuries after the crash."
"The house has been sold multiple times over the decades."
noun
1
A number that can be divided evenly by another number.
"Twelve is a multiple of four."
How to Use Multiple
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInvolving more than one of something, or (in maths) a number produced by multiplying.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "multiply" (the verb) — "multiple" is the adjective/noun form.
Common pairings
multiple times
multiple choice
a multiple of
Word Forms
multiples plural
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Etymology
From French multiple, from Late Latin multiplus.