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Multi-, mult- (Latin: many, much; used as a prefix)

Multi- prefix words: “multangular” to “multungulate”

A prefix that is normally used with elements of Latin origin,
multi- affects the meanings of a multitude of words;
all of which are not shown here.


multangular:
Having many angles.
multangulum:
A bone possessing numerous angles.
multiaccess:
A reference to a computer system that allows several users to gain access to it at the same time.
multiarticular:
Pertaining to many joints.
multicasting:
The process of sending out data across a network to a number of selected recipients at the same time.
multicellular, multicellularity:
Consisting of many cells.
multicolor:
Of many different colors.
multicostate:
Possessing many ribs.
multicultural:
Relating to, consisting of, or participating in the cultures of different countries, ethnic groups, or religions.
multidentate:
Possessing many teeth or indentations.
multidigitate:
Possessing many digits or many fingers.
multidimensional:
Relating to or having more than three dimensions.
multidirectional:
Having several aims or covering several aspects of a situation.
multidisciplinary, multidiscipline:
Studying or using several specialized subjects or skills.
multiethnic:
Relating to or including several different ethnic groups.
multifaceted:
1. With many different talents, qualities, or features.
2. Having many facets or cut surfaces.
multifactorial:
Involving several different factors or elements.
multifarious, multifariously:
Including parts, things, or people of many different kinds.
multifid:
Having many lobe-shaped segments.
multiflorous:
Having many flowers.
multifoil:
In architecture, a flat shape, opening, or decorative design with many lobes or scallops at the edges.
multifoliate:
With many leaves.
multifoliolate:
With many leaflets.
multigenerational:
Including or affecting several generations.
multigravida:
A pregnant woman who has had at least one previous pregnancy or who has been pregnant several times.
multijugate:
Having many pairs of leaflets.
multilateral:
1. Involving more than two parties or countries.
2. In geometry, having many sides.
multilateralism:
The principle or belief that several nations should be cooperatively involved in the process of achieving some goal.
multilingual, multilingualism, multilingually:
1. Able to speak more than two languages fluently.
2. Written in, expressed in, or using more than two languages.
multiloquent:
Loquacious, gabby; excessive talking.
multimammae:
The condition of having more than two breasts.
multimedia:
Programs, software, and hardware capable of using a wide variety of media such as film, video, and music as well as text and numbers.
multimeter:
An instrument that reads and measures the values of several different electrical parameters such as current, voltage, and resistance.
multimillionaire:
Someone with money or assets worth several millions in value.
multinational:
Operating or having investments in several countries; relating to or including people from several countries.
multipara, singular; multiparae, plural:
A woman who has borne a live child from each of two or more pregnancies.
multiparous:
A description of an animal, especially a mammal, that normally gives birth to two or more offspring at one time.
multiple:
Involving or including several things, people, or parts.
multiplex:
1. A large movie theater complex that has several separate units with screens.
2. The simultaneous transmission of two or more signals along one communications channel.
multiplicand:
A number that is multiplied by another number (the multiplier).
multiplicity:
A considerable number or variety.
multiply:
1. To perform the mathematical operation of multiplication.
2. To increase or make something increase by a considerable number, amount, or degree.
3. To increase in number by breeding.
multipolar:
1. Having several countries that are centers of power or influence.
2. Used to describe a nerve cell with more than two of the connecting fibers that carry impulses into the cell body.
multiradicate:
With many roots or rootlets.
multisense:
Having many different meanings.
multisensory:
Relating to or involving two or more of the physical senses.
multitentaculate:
Having numerous tentacles.
multistratal:
Pertaining to vegetation composed of several horizontal layers.
multitude:
A large crowd of people or a very large number of things or people.
multitudinous:
Very great in number; with many parts, great in number, or existing in many varieties.
multivalent:
With several meanings or values; polyvalent.
multivoltine:
Having more than one rood in a year; for example, silkworms and certain birds.
multocular:
Many-eyed.
multungulate:
Having a hoof with more than two parts.