The prefix, multi-, implies many, much or more than two.
Words with the Prefix Multi-
We created the list of words with the prefix multi- by referencing two dictionaries: Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary and Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary. We limited these words to those most appropriate for a child in grades 5 through 8 or ages 10 through 14.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| multicellular | consisting of many cells (n. multicellularity) |
| multicolored | including many colors |
| multicultural | relating to many diverse cultures (n. multiculturalism) |
| multidimensional | involving two or more dimensions |
| multifaceted | having many aspects or sides |
| multifarious | of many and various kinds |
| multiform | having many forms, shapes or appearances |
| multilateral | (1) having many sides (2) involving more than two nations or groups (adj. multilaterally) |
| multilayered | involving two or more levels or layers |
| multimedia | using more than one form of communication, e.g., multimedia software that combines sound, video & text |
| multimillionaire | a person whose wealth is estimated at several million dollars |
| multinational | (1) involving more than two nations (2) having divisions in more than two countries |
| multiple | (1) containing more than one, e.g., multiple copies |
| multiple-choice | having several answers from which one is to be chosen |
| multiplex | (1) multiple; many (2) a system of transmitting several messages simultaneously on the same circuit or channel |
| multiplication | the act or process of multiplying |
| multiplicity | (1)the state of being multiple or various (2) a great number |
| multiplier | (1) one that multiplies (2) a number by which another number is multiplied |
| multiply | to increase in number; to become more numerous |
| multipurpose | having more than one use |
| multiracial | representing more than one race |
| multistage | involving two or more stages |
| multitasking | the performance of multiple tasks at one time especially by a computer (v. multitask) |
| multitude | a great number of things or people |
| multitudinous | consisting of a multitude, e.g., multitudinous question |
| multivitamin | containing several vitamins, known to be necessary to good health |
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