multi-, mult- +
(Latin: much, many; combining form of Latin multus "much, many"; which is related to the Greek mala, "very, very much, exceedingly")
multiply
1. To perform the mathematical operation of multiplication.
2. To increase or make something increase by a considerable number, amount, or degree.
3. To increase in number by breeding.
multipolar
1. Having several countries that are centers of power or influence.
2. Used to describe a nerve cell with more than two of the connecting fibers that carry impulses into the cell body.
multipotent, multipotential
1. Having the power to produce or influence several effects or results.
2. Having the power to do many things; powerful in many respects.
3. Capable of developing into various types of cells, depending on the surrounding conditions.
multiprocessor
A computer network of two or more processors capable of simultaneous execution of two or more programs as in a time-sharing operation.
multipurpose
Adapted to more than one use or type of service.
multiradicate
With many roots or rootlets.
multirange
Having a wide range of operations or performances; such as, certain precision instruments.
multirole aerial target
A programmable, or remote-controlled, airborne target that is designed to simulate enemy aircraft as well as missiles.
multis cum lacrimis
With many tears.
multisect
Divided into many similar segments; said of an insect or myriapod.
multisection
A mathematical quantity, or figure, which is a division of it into a number of (usually) equal parts.
Division of a quantity into two equal parts is known as bisection, and into three equal parts is known as trisection.
multisense
Having many different meanings.
multisensory
Relating to or involving two or more of the physical senses.
multistage
1. Having, or characterized by, a number of definite stages in the completion of a process or action.
2. Having several sections, each of which accomplishes a given task before burnout; said especially of a rocket or ballistic missile.
multistage rocket, multiple-stage rocket
A space vehicle possessing two or more rocket units, with each successive unit firing after the stage behind it has reached burnout; at which point the latter is usually jettisoned.
Inter-related cross references, directly or indirectly, involving word units meaning "more, plentiful, fullness, excessive, over flowing":
copi-;
exuber-;
hyper-;
opulen-;
ple-;
pleio-;
plethor-;
poly-;
super-;
total-;
ultra-;
undu-.
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