multiplier
What is another word for multiplier? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A person or thing that increases something or causes it to grow.
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How to use multiplier
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an economic multiplier
a multiplier effect
act as a multiplier
It is a neutral word used equally in everyday, mathematical and economic contexts.
Etymology
The word is formed from the verb multiply with the agent suffix -er, giving a term for something that multiplies or increases something else.
Full origin of multiplier →Frequently asked questions
What does multiplier mean in maths?
In arithmetic it is the number by which another number, the multiplicand, is multiplied.
What is an economic multiplier?
It is a ratio economists use to estimate the total effect that a piece of economic activity, such as spending, has on the wider economy.
Can multiplier describe a person?
Yes, it can describe someone or something that causes an increase in something else, not just a number.
