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Meaning of Multiply
The primary meaning of the word "multiply" is to increase or make something greater in amount, degree, or extent.
Definitions
- To increase or make something greater in amount, degree, or extent
- To perform the mathematical operation of multiplication
- To breed or produce offspring
Etymology of Multiply
The word "multiply" comes from the Old French word "multiplier", which is derived from the Latin word "multiplicare", meaning "to multiply" or "to increase"
The Latin word "multiplicare" is a combination of "multi-" meaning "many" and "-plicare" meaning "to fold", which is related to the idea of repeated addition or increase
Example Uses
- The company will multiply its production to meet the growing demand
- The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm temperatures
- The teacher helped the students learn to multiply fractions