multiplication

CEFRB1

/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of adding a number to itself several times.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A calculation involving multiplication.

Examples

  • The children are learning the multiplication tables by heart.

  • Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The process of computing the sum of an addition with one and the same number a specified number of times (i.e. 4 times 5 = [0 +] 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20) or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.

  2. The process of multiplying or increasing in number; increase.

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Middle French, from Old French multiplicacion, from Latin multiplicatio, multiplicationem; ~equivalent to multiplicate + -ion.