multiple

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

Example Sentences
  • 14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7
2 Definition

Price-earnings ratio.

3 Definition

One of a set of the same thing; a duplicate.

4 Definition

A single individual who has multiple personalities.

5 Definition

One of a set of siblings produced by a multiple birth.

6 Definition

A chain store.

7 Definition

A discovery resulting from the work of many people throughout history, not merely the work of the person who makes the final connection.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

More than one (followed by plural).

Example Sentences
  • My Swiss Army knife has multiple blades.
2 Definition

Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

Example Sentences
  • It was a multiple pregnancy: the woman had triplets.