multiply

noun

(computer science) An act or instance of multiplying.

verb

(transitive) To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).

(intransitive) To grow in number.

(intransitive) To breed or propagate.

(intransitive, arithmetic) To perform multiplication.

(transitive, rare) To be a factor in a multiplication with (another factor).

adverb

In many or multiple ways.

Roots

multusmulti- · Latin · many plico-ply · Latin · fold

Synonyms for multiply

reproducev procreatev pullulatev proliferatev subtractv increasen magnifyv growv calculatev augmentv

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Where does multiply come from?

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