multiplying
ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɪŋ
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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.
multiplication
2.
increaseprocess of increasing in number or quantity
  • The multiplying of bacteria was rapid in the warm environment.
expanding growing increasing
3.
reproductionRareact of reproducing or breedingRare
  • The multiplying of rabbits in the area was noticeable.
breeding reproduction

Adjective

1.
growthincreasing in number or quantity
  • The multiplying bacteria caused the infection to spread rapidly.
expanding growing increasing
2.
causing increasecapable of causing increase
  • The multiplying effect of the investment was evident in the profits.
expanding proliferating
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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

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.

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  1. French:multiplication, proliférant, ...
  2. German:Multiplizieren, vermehrend, ...
  3. Italian:moltiplicazione, crescente, ...
  4. Spanish:multiplicación, multiplicando, ...
  5. Portuguese:multiplicação, proliferante, ...
  6. Chinese:乘法, 不断增加的, ...
  7. Japanese:掛け算, 増殖する, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَرْب, مُتَزايِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַכְפָּלָה, מִתְרַבֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:умножение, умножающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:множення, розмножуються, ...
  12. Hindi:गुणन, बढ़ता हुआ, ...
multiply
ˈmʌltɪplaɪ
multipliedmultiplies

Definition of multiply - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
arithmetictr.TECH.perform multiplication on a numbertr.TECH.
  • Multiply 4 by 5 to get 20.
calculate compute
2.
mathematicstr./intr.increase the amount or number of somethingtr./intr.
  • The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
expand increase proliferate
3.
biologyintr.breed or reproduceintr.
  • The fish multiply quickly in this pond.
procreate propagate reproduce

Adverb

varietyin many different ways
  • The problem can be solved multiply.
diversely variously
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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.

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  1. French:multiplier, de plusieurs manières différentes, ...
  2. German:multiplizieren, vielfältig, ...
  3. Italian:moltiplicare, in molti modi, ...
  4. Spanish:multiplicar, de muchas maneras, ...
  5. Portuguese:multiplicar, diversificadamente, ...
  6. Chinese:乘, 多样地, ...
  7. Japanese:掛ける, 多様に, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَرَبَ, بِطُرُقٍ مُتَعَدِّدَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִכְפּוֹל, בְּדְרָכִים רַבּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:умножать, разными способами, ...
  11. Ukrainian:множити, різними способами, ...
  12. Hindi:गुणा करना, कई तरीकों से, ...
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