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multiform

mul·ti·form
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muhl-tuh-fawrm]
    • /ˈmʌl təˌfɔrm/
    • /ˈmʌltɪfɔːm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhl-tuh-fawrm]
    • /ˈmʌl təˌfɔrm/

Definitions of multiform word

  • adjective multiform having many different shapes, forms, or kinds. 1
  • noun multiform Existing in many forms or kinds. 1
  • adjective multiform taking various forms 1
  • adjective multiform having many forms or kinds 0
  • adjective multiform having many forms, shapes, etc. 0

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Origin of multiform

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
From the Latin word multiformis, dating back to 1595-1605. See multi-, -form

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Parts of speech for Multiform

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

multiform popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

multiform usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for multiform

adj multiform

  • assorted — A group of assorted things is a group of similar things that are of different sizes or colours or have different qualities.
  • changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
  • different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
  • discrete — apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts.
  • disparate — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.

adjective multiform

  • various — of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another: Various experiments have not proved his theory.
  • changing — not remaining the same; transient

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