To multiply
Example: The values multiply as input increases
Definition
"To multiply" means to increase in number or quantity by repeated addition or by scaling one number by another, often used in mathematics to describe the operation of combining two numbers to get their product. For example, values multiply as input increases, indicating growth or expansion.
Etymology
The word "to multiply" comes from the Latin 'multiplicare,' which means 'to increase' or 'to fold many times.' It combines 'multi-' meaning 'many' with 'plicare,' meaning 'to fold.' Did you know that this folding concept reflects how multiplication builds upon repeated addition, like folding layers upon layers?
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"To multiply" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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