How Do You Spell MULTIPLY?

Pronunciation: [mˈʌltɪplˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the verb "multiply" might seem straightforward at first glance, but its pronunciation can trip up English learners. This five-syllable word is transcribed phonetically as /ˈmʌl.tə.plaɪ/. The initial "m" sound is followed by a short "u" vowel sound, and then a "l" sound. The next syllable features a schwa, or unstressed vowel, followed by a "t" and "ə" sound. The final two syllables consist of a short "i" sound and a long "aɪ" diphthong. When spoken correctly, the word should have an emphasis on the second syllable.

MULTIPLY Meaning and Definition

1. Multiply is a verb that refers to the act of increasing or reproducing in quantity, size, or degree. It can have several different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

   In mathematics, multiply refers to the process of combining two or more numbers together to find their product. It involves repeated addition, where one number is added as many times as indicated by the other number. For instance, multiplying 3 by 4 results in a product of 12, which means adding 3 to itself four times.

   In biology, multiply can describe the act of reproduction or the increase in the number of organisms. It is often used when referring to organisms that reproduce asexually, such as bacteria or some plants. When these organisms multiply, they create exact copies of themselves, leading to an increase in population.

   In everyday language, multiply can be used figuratively to signify the rapid increase or growth of something. For example, if a rumor spreads quickly, it can be said to multiply. Similarly, if a problem is exacerbated or becomes more complicated, its complexity can be described as multiplying.

   Overall, multiply encompasses notions of growth, increase, and reproduction. Whether it is used in mathematical equations, biological processes, or metaphorical expressions, this verb conveys the idea of expanding or replicating in one form or another.

2. To increase in number; to make more by addition or by natural production; to grow in number; to increase; to perform the process in arithmetic of repeating or adding a number to itself a given number of times.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for MULTIPLY *

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Other Common Misspellings for MULTIPLY

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• Auttipy
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Etymology of MULTIPLY

The word "multiply" has Latin roots. It is derived from the Latin word "multiplicare", which is a combination of two Latin terms: "multi-" meaning "many" and "plicare" meaning "to fold" or "to bend". The concept behind this etymology is that multiplying involves increasing one number by a fold or a bend, resulting in a larger quantity or multiple.

Idioms with the word MULTIPLY

• multiply by sth The idiom "multiply by something" refers to increasing the quantity or value of something by a specific factor or number. It commonly implies performing a mathematical operation of multiplication to determine the new quantity or value.
• multiply sth by sth The idiom "multiply something by something" means to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication on the specified values. It signifies the act of increasing or enlarging a quantity by a specific factor or number of times.
• multiply by The idiom "multiply by" means to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication on a given number or quantity by a specific factor or number. It refers to the act of increasing the value or quantity of something by a particular multiple or amount.

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Conjugate verb Multiply

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have multiplied

you would have multiplied

he/she/it would have multiplied

we would have multiplied

they would have multiplied

I would have multiply

you would have multiply

he/she/it would have multiply

we would have multiply

they would have multiply

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been multiplying

you would have been multiplying

he/she/it would have been multiplying

we would have been multiplying

they would have been multiplying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would multiply

you would multiply

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be multiplying

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he/she/it would be multiplying

we would be multiplying

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FUTURE

I will multiply

you will multiply

he/she/it will multiply

we will multiply

they will multiply

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be multiplying

you will be multiplying

he/she/it will be multiplying

we will be multiplying

they will be multiplying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have multiplied

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we will have multiplied

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been multiplying

you will have been multiplying

he/she/it will have been multiplying

we will have been multiplying

they will have been multiplying

IMPERATIVE

you multiply

we let´s multiply

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to multiply

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was multiplying

you were multiplying

he/she/it was multiplying

we were multiplying

they were multiplying

PAST PARTICIPLE

multiplied

PAST PERFECT

I had multiplied

you had multiplied

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been multiplying

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he/she/it had been multiplying

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they had been multiplying

PRESENT

I multiply

you multiply

he/she/it multiplies

we multiply

they multiply

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am multiplying

you are multiplying

he/she/it is multiplying

we are multiplying

they are multiplying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

multiplying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have multiplied

you have multiplied

he/she/it has multiplied

we have multiplied

they have multiplied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been multiplying

you have been multiplying

he/she/it has been multiplying

we have been multiplying

they have been multiplying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it multiply

SIMPLE PAST

I multiplied

you multiplied

he/she/it multiplied

we multiplied

they multiplied