multiplication

noun

(uncountable, arithmetic) 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.

(countable, arithmetic) A calculation involving multiplication.

The process of multiplying or increasing in number; increase.

Roots

multusmulti- · Latin · many plico-plic · Latin · fold

Synonyms for multiplication

multiplyingv subtractionn propagationn multipliern pullulationn

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The word multiplication breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: multi-, from Latin multus (“many”); and -plic, from Latin plico (“fold”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.