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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
In mathematics , a multiple is the product of any quantity and an integer . In other words, for the quantities a and b , we say that b is a multiple of a if b = na for some integer n , which is called the multiplier or coefficient . If a is not zero , this ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the product of a quantity by an integer; "36 is a multiple of 9"

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Parallel \Par"al*lel\, n. A line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line; a parallel line, a parallel plane, etc. Who made the spider parallels design, Sure as De Moivre, without rule or line ? --Pope. Direction conformable ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1640s, "involving many parts," from French multiple (14c.), from Late Latin multiplus "manifold," from Latin multi- "many, much" (see multi- ) + -plus "-fold" (see -plus ). The noun is from 1680s, in mathematics, from the adjective. Multiple choice as a ...

Usage examples of multiple.

I realized that as there was no limit to the number of operations which could be conducted, you could even have multiple independent units, bonded by affinity, and sharing a single identity.

Multiple allelomorphs, that is, a series of different grades of a single factor.

This appears to be a recessive, but probably involves multiple allelomorphs in man, as in other animals.

Acclimatisation -- Correlation of growth -- Compensation and economy of growth -- False correlations -- Multiple, rudimentary, and lowly organised structures variable -- Parts developed in an unusual manner are highly variable: specific characters more variable than generic: secondary sexual characters variable -- Species of the same genus vary in an analogous manner -- Reversions to long-lost characters -- Summary.

Acclimatisation -- Correlation of growth -- Compensation and economy of growth -- False correlations -- Multiple, rudimentary, and lowly organised structures variable -- Parts developed in an unusual manner are highly variable: specific characters more variable than generic: secondary sexual characters variable -- Species of the same genus vary in an analogous manner -- Reversions to long lost characters -- Summary.

Having established this elaborate, bizarre scenario, Ruff gives a bravura performance, right from the opening pages, where we watch Andy and his multiples sharing a single breakfast.

Disengaged from Pluto, the Extractor fleet will accelerate along its course to optimum velocity through integrated thrust of multiple thermonuclear burst-propulsion systems or other, more advanced propulsion systems, that are or become available for the Task.

They were leathery, hairy, dark-skinned feet, broad and flat and surprisingly long, with toes so extrusile and multiple jointed that they almost seemed to have the function of fingers.

During April he was one of forty to play against the chess master Nimzowitsch, founder of the hypermodern school, in a multiple match at the Equitable Cafe.

Both he and Lo Manto had that innate ability to anticipate what direction a conversation would take and what was really being said beneath the multiple layers of lies and distortions.

Freudian metapsychology for explaining such communication, and for conceiving multiple selves.

Four 650 millimetre and six 533 millimetre launch tubes for multiple weapons, including cruise missiles.

Both of them were heavily armed, multibladed swords in both hands, and dancing around each other like soundless ghosts as they defended themselves against multiple attackers.

From the Least Common Multiple up to the Greatest Common Divisor, from the thin, poker-like Quotient with the fierce white moustache to the enormous, puffy Multiplicand, Sara thought they were the most pompous lot she had ever seen.

Joe Musser ears after the September 11th attacks on America, the world awakes one morning to the news that Islamic Jihadists have assailed multiple targets in Saudi Arabia, destroying oil-pumping equipment, crippling pipelines, and assassinating most of the royal family.