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Definition of multistrand

multistrand

/ˌmʌl.tiˈstrænd/
mul · ti · strand
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• adjective

1

Consisting of multiple individual threads, wires, or fibers woven or twisted together.

Example

"The electrician used a multistrand copper cable to ensure flexibility and prevent breakage within the wall."

2

Designed with several separate chains, strings of beads, or ropes worn layered together, especially referring to jewelry.

Example

"She paired her elegant black dress with a striking multistrand pearl necklace."

3

Involving or possessing more than one strand of a molecular sequence, such as in complex DNA or RNA structures.

Example

"The scientists observed how the multistrand nucleic acid complex folded under specific thermal conditions."

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• Nearby Words

multistep
multistoried
multistory
multistrand
multisyllabic
multitalented
multitask

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the Latin-derived prefix 'multi-' (many) with the English word 'strand'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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