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Definition of multiplying - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mathematicsact of performing multiplication in arithmetic
- Multiplying is essential in solving math problems.
2.
increaseprocess of increasing in number or quantity
- The multiplying of bacteria was rapid in the warm environment.
3.
reproductionRare act of reproducing or breedingRare
- The multiplying of rabbits in the area was noticeable.
Adjective
1.
growthincreasing in number or quantity
- The multiplying bacteria caused the infection to spread rapidly.
2.
causing increasecapable of causing increase
- The multiplying effect of the investment was evident in the profits.
Origin of multiplying
Latin, multus (many) + plicare (to fold)
Terms with multiplying included in their meaning
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mathematics
group of tables for multiplying two numbers
mathematics
result of multiplying numbers
mathematics
the result of multiplying a number by itself
hospital
abnormal body unit in malignant growth, multiplying without control
fractions
multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of another
finance
numerical value multiplying future amounts to find their present value
mathematics
value made by multiplying an integer by itself twice
mathematics
the result of multiplying a number by itself twice
mathematics
multiplying two negative numbers gives a positive result
medical
disease caused by viruses entering and multiplying in the body
mathematics
rule for multiplying a number by a sum
math operation
process of multiplying two matrices together
mathematics
result of multiplying a subset of factors
mathematics
act of multiplying something by three
multiplication
result of multiplying numbers or expressions
germ control
substance that kills bacteria or stops them multiplying
science measurement
measurement unit made by multiplying or dividing base units
mathematics
rule for multiplying a number by a sum
math vectors
sum of multiplying matching numbers in two lists or vectors
immune system
glycoprotein made by cells that blocks viruses from multiplying
mathematics
result of multiplying a number by itself n times
mathematics
the act of multiplying a number by itself
mathematics
sequence obtained by adding or multiplying each term by a constant
biology
reproducing or multiplying
Examples of multiplying in a sentence
Understanding multiplying helps in advanced mathematical concepts. The multiplying of cells is crucial in biology. We observed the multiplying of rabbits in spring. The multiplying of bacteria in the petri dish was rapid. The multiplying of cells is crucial for growth. The multiplying cells were observed under the microscope.
The multiplying problems need immediate attention. The multiplying bacteria caused the infection to spread rapidly. Her multiplying responsibilities made her days hectic.
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- French:multiplication, proliférant, ...
- German:Multiplizieren, vermehrend, ...
- Italian:moltiplicazione, crescente, ...
- Spanish:multiplicación, multiplicando, ...
- Portuguese:multiplicação, proliferante, ...
- Chinese:乘法, 不断增加的, ...
- Japanese:掛け算, 増殖する, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْب, مُتَزايِد, ...
- Hebrew:הַכְפָּלָה, מִתְרַבֶּה, ...
- Russian:умножение, умножающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:множення, розмножуються, ...
- Hindi:गुणन, बढ़ता हुआ, ...
Definition of multiply - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
arithmetictr. TECH. perform multiplication on a numbertr. TECH.
- Multiply 4 by 5 to get 20.
2.
mathematicstr./intr. increase the amount or number of somethingtr./intr.
- The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
3.
biologyintr. breed or reproduceintr.
- The fish multiply quickly in this pond.
Adverb
varietyin many different ways
- The problem can be solved multiply.
Expressions with multiply
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increase rapidly in number
The rumors about the scandal multiplied like rabbits.
Origin of multiply
Latin, multus (many) + plicare (fold)
Examples of multiply in a sentence
Multiply the ingredients to serve more people. Profits multiply when the demand increases. The rabbits began to multiply in the spring. Bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions. Rabbits multiply at an astonishing rate. The issue was multiply addressed in the meeting.
The concept was multiply explained by the teacher.
View all translations of multiply
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- French:multiplier, de plusieurs manières différentes, ...
- German:multiplizieren, vielfältig, ...
- Italian:moltiplicare, in molti modi, ...
- Spanish:multiplicar, de muchas maneras, ...
- Portuguese:multiplicar, diversificadamente, ...
- Chinese:乘, 多样地, ...
- Japanese:掛ける, 多様に, ...
- Arabic:ضَرَبَ, بِطُرُقٍ مُتَعَدِّدَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִכְפּוֹל, בְּדְרָכִים רַבּוֹת, ...
- Russian:умножать, разными способами, ...
- Ukrainian:множити, різними способами, ...
- Hindi:गुणा करना, कई तरीकों से, ...
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