Multiplicar
Example: É importante multiplicar os esforços para alcançar o sucesso.
Definition
"Multiplicar" means to increase in number or quantity by reproducing or adding repeatedly, often used in contexts like mathematics or efforts. For example, it can describe the act of multiplying efforts to achieve a goal more effectively.
Etymology
"Multiplicar" comes from the Latin word 'multiplicare,' which means 'to increase' or 'to multiply.' It combines 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'plicare' meaning 'to fold.' Did you know? The idea of folding multiple times relates to the concept of increasing quantity by repetition.
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