noun
multi
noun
1
Informal short form for anything described as multi- something, most often used loosely as a prefix in casual speech.
"It's basically a multi-tool — hammer, screwdriver, pliers, all in one."
How to Use Multi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand referring to something with many parts or uses.
Word Forms
multis plural, multies plural
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Etymology
A clipped, informal use of the Latin-derived prefix "multi-," meaning "many."