Multiples: meaning, definitions and examples

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multiples

 

[ ˈmʌltɪpəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

Multiples are the result of multiplying a number by an integer. In other words, they are numbers that can be divided by another number without a remainder.

Synonyms

factors, products

Examples of usage

  • 6 is a multiple of 3 because 3 x 2 = 6
  • 12 is a multiple of 4 because 4 x 3 = 12
Context #2 | Noun

grammar

Multiples are words that share the same root or base word. They can be formed by adding prefixes or suffixes to the base word.

Synonyms

derivatives, related words

Examples of usage

  • Happiness and unhappiness are multiples of happy
  • Teach and teacher are multiples of the base word teach

Translations

Translations of the word "multiples" in other languages:

🇵🇹 múltiplos

🇮🇳 बहुतेरे

🇩🇪 Vielfache

🇮🇩 kelipatan

🇺🇦 множини

🇵🇱 wielokrotności

🇯🇵 倍数

🇫🇷 multiples

🇪🇸 múltiplos

🇹🇷 katlar

🇰🇷 배수

🇸🇦 مضاعفات

🇨🇿 násobky

🇸🇰 násobky

🇨🇳 倍数

🇸🇮 večkratniki

🇮🇸 margfeldi

🇰🇿 көбейткіштер

🇬🇪 მრავლობითი

🇦🇿 çoxluqlar

🇲🇽 múltiplos

Etymology

The word 'multiples' originated from the Latin word 'multiplus', which means 'manyfold'. It has been used in mathematics for centuries to refer to the result of multiplying a number by an integer. In grammar, the concept of multiples has been used to describe words that are derived from a common root or base word. The term has evolved over time to encompass various fields of study, reflecting its versatility and importance in language and mathematics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,024, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.