multi-

combining form

: many : multiple : much

multivalent

: more than two

multilateral

: more than one

multiparous

multibillion

: many times over

multimillionaire

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Etymology

Latin, from multus much, many — more at meliorate

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multi-

combining form

: many : much

multicolored

: more than two

multinational

multiracial

: many times over

multimillionaire

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derived from Latin multus "much, many"

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