multi

CEFRC1

/mˈʌlti/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Many or more than one.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A multituberculate.

Examples

  • It's difficult to standardize language for a multi-ethnic nation.

  • My robot's name is Multi.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Neolamprologus multifasciatus (small shell-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, popular as aquarium fish)

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Clipping of multistan.

  2. A contract bridge convention whereby the opening bid of 2♦ shows several possible types of hands.

More examples

In context

  • Many K-pop fans of all the groups involved, known as "multis," gave everyone their two cents on the matter.

  • Our Mesozoic antecedents are typified by small size; even the largest of the multis are not larger than a groundhog.

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Origin

adjective

Clipping of multistan.