MULTIPLY Meaning and
Definition
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Multiply is a verb that refers to the act of increasing or reproducing in quantity, size, or degree. It can have several different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
In mathematics, multiply refers to the process of combining two or more numbers together to find their product. It involves repeated addition, where one number is added as many times as indicated by the other number. For instance, multiplying 3 by 4 results in a product of 12, which means adding 3 to itself four times.
In biology, multiply can describe the act of reproduction or the increase in the number of organisms. It is often used when referring to organisms that reproduce asexually, such as bacteria or some plants. When these organisms multiply, they create exact copies of themselves, leading to an increase in population.
In everyday language, multiply can be used figuratively to signify the rapid increase or growth of something. For example, if a rumor spreads quickly, it can be said to multiply. Similarly, if a problem is exacerbated or becomes more complicated, its complexity can be described as multiplying.
Overall, multiply encompasses notions of growth, increase, and reproduction. Whether it is used in mathematical equations, biological processes, or metaphorical expressions, this verb conveys the idea of expanding or replicating in one form or another.
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To increase in number; to make more by addition or by natural production; to grow in number; to increase; to perform the process in arithmetic of repeating or adding a number to itself a given number of times.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of MULTIPLY
The word "multiply" has Latin roots. It is derived from the Latin word "multiplicare", which is a combination of two Latin terms: "multi-" meaning "many" and "plicare" meaning "to fold" or "to bend". The concept behind this etymology is that multiplying involves increasing one number by a fold or a bend, resulting in a larger quantity or multiple.
Idioms with the word MULTIPLY
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multiply by sth
The idiom "multiply by something" refers to increasing the quantity or value of something by a specific factor or number. It commonly implies performing a mathematical operation of multiplication to determine the new quantity or value.
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multiply sth by sth
The idiom "multiply something by something" means to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication on the specified values. It signifies the act of increasing or enlarging a quantity by a specific factor or number of times.
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multiply by
The idiom "multiply by" means to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication on a given number or quantity by a specific factor or number. It refers to the act of increasing the value or quantity of something by a particular multiple or amount.
Similar spelling words for MULTIPLY
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Conjugate verb Multiply
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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