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Definition of multiple

multiple

/ˈmʌltɪpəl/
mul · ti · ple
Plural:multiples
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• adjective

1

Having or involving several parts, elements, or individuals; more than one.

Example

"The investigation relied on multiple independent sources to verify the historical account."

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• noun

1

A number that can be divided by another specified number without leaving a remainder.

Example

"Twenty-four is a common multiple of both six and eight."

2

British A retail chain store having branches in many different towns or locations.

Example

"Independent bookshops on the high street often struggle to compete with large national multiples."

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• Nearby Words

multiplatform
multiplatinum
multiplayer
multiple
multiplex
multiplication
multiplicity

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French 'multiple', deriving from Late Latin 'multiplus', an alteration of Classical Latin 'multiplex' ('having many folds or parts'), formed from 'multus' ('many') and '-plex' ('-fold').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multiple. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multiple
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