multiple

Multiple is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

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Adjective

Positive multiple

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Multiple items are more than one item.

   We ran into multiple problems, but we solved them all.

2. A muliple thing is one with many parts.

   The bone had a multiple break.

Noun

Singular multiple

Plural multiples

1. A constant product of a number.

   3, 6, 9 and 12 are multiples of 3.

Determiner

Determiner multiple

1. Multiple items are more than one item.

   Multiple of the people were confused.