multi-, mult- +
(Latin: much, many; combining form of Latin multus "much, many"; which is related to the Greek mala, "very, very much, exceedingly")
multistatic radar
A radar system having several antenna lobes, each engaged in succession, thus allowing the tracking of a target without moving the antennas.
multistratal
Pertaining to vegetation composed of several horizontal layers.
Multi sunt vocati, pauci vero electi.
Many are called, but few are chosen.
Multis utile bellum.
"War is profitable for many."
According to Lucan, "War profiteering is nothing new." This obviously indicates that profiteering from war went on even in ancient Roman times.
multisynaptic
Denoting a physiological event or neuroanatomical pathway involving more than two neurons.
multitentacular, multitentaculate
Having numerous tentacles.
multitrack recording
A sound recording technique that employs multiple microphones, with one or more microphones placed near each instrument or group of instruments.
multitude
1. A large crowd of people or a very large number of things or people.
2. The common people generally or a large gathering of people.
3. A large indefinite number.
multitudinous
1. Very great in number; with many parts, great in number, or existing in many varieties.
2. Including many parts, items, or features; sometimes, too numerous to be counted.
multitudinously
1. Referring to being very numerous or existing in great numbers.
2. Characterized by consisting of many parts.
3. Relating to being populous; crowded.
multiuser system
A computer system that can be accessed by users at multiple terminals.
multivalent
With several meanings or values; polyvalent.
multiverse
The plurality of worlds as conceived in or projected by the mind; contrasted with universe.
multiversity (s), multiversities (pl)
a very large university with a student enrollment of many thousands, offering instruction and graduate study in many fields and often on a number of campuses.
A composition of multi- + (uni)versity.
multivoltine
Having more than one brood in a year; for example, silkworms and certain birds.
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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