plic-, pli- plect-, plec-, plici-, -plex, -plexity, -plexus,
-ple, -pli, -plic, -plicat, -plicit, -plicate, -plication, -ply
(Latin: plicare, plecare, to fold, bend, curve, turn, twine, twist, interweave, weave)
implied
imply
inexplicable (adjective), more inexplicable, most inexplicable
Not capable of being explained; unexplainable: Sally didn't want to go to the beach with her friends on that gorgeous day in the summer and they thought that was totally inexplicable!
inexplicably (adverb), more inexplicably, most inexplicably
Pertaining to how something is impossible of being accounted for or explained: Right in the middle of the concert Joan's brother suddenly and inexplicably disappeared, but later he explained why.
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multiple (adjective), more multiple, most multiple
1. Involving or including several things, people, or parts: There are multiple parts that belong in a car if it is to function properly.
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Life is full of multiple experiences, situations, and choices; both good and bad.
2. Existing concurrently in several parts of the body: Multiple myeloma is a malignant neoplasm of plasma cells in that they proliferate and invade the bone marrow which causes destruction of the bone and usually results in a pathological fracture and considerable pain of the bones.Go to this Word A Day Revisited Index
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multiplex
1. A large movie theater complex that has several separate units with screens.
2. The simultaneous transmission of two or more signals along one communications channel.
3. A description of a communications system that can send several messages (signals) over one transmission path at the same time.
2. The simultaneous transmission of two or more signals along one communications channel.
3. A description of a communications system that can send several messages (signals) over one transmission path at the same time.
In cartography, it refers to a device that projects aerial photographs onto a surface in three dimensions; used to produce topographic maps.
multiplicand
A number that is multiplied by another number (the multiplier).
multiplication
1. A mathematical operation, symbolized by "x", that for integers is equivalent to adding a number to itself a particular number of times: "Three times (x) three equals nine (3 x 3= 9)."
2. A mathematical operation equivalent to multiplication extended to expressions; such as, functions or matrices that are not numbers.
3. A marked increase in number or amount: "There was a multiplication of claims made by people who lost their homes as a result of the hurricane."
4. The act or process of reproduction in animals, plants, people, etc.
2. A mathematical operation equivalent to multiplication extended to expressions; such as, functions or matrices that are not numbers.
3. A marked increase in number or amount: "There was a multiplication of claims made by people who lost their homes as a result of the hurricane."
4. The act or process of reproduction in animals, plants, people, etc.
multiplicative
1. Tending to multiply or capable of multiplying or increasing.
2. Having to do with multiplication.
2. Having to do with multiplication.
multiplicity
1. A considerable number or variety.
2. The state of being multiple or varied.
2. The state of being multiple or varied.
multiplier
1. Someone, or something, that multiplies or increases.
2. The multiplying number or the number by which another number multiplicand is multiplied; for example, the number 5 is the multiplier in the numerical composition 5 x 6 = 30; in 8 × 32, the multiplier is 8.
3. A device, such as a phototube, used to enhance or increase an effect.
2. The multiplying number or the number by which another number multiplicand is multiplied; for example, the number 5 is the multiplier in the numerical composition 5 x 6 = 30; in 8 × 32, the multiplier is 8.
3. A device, such as a phototube, used to enhance or increase an effect.
multiply
1. To perform the mathematical operation of multiplication.
2. To increase or make something increase by a considerable number, amount, or degree.
3. To increase in number by breeding.
2. To increase or make something increase by a considerable number, amount, or degree.
3. To increase in number by breeding.
octuplex
perplex (verb), perplexes; perplexed; perplexing
1. To confuse or to upset someone very much with doubt or uncertainty: Willie was perplexing his mother very much because he refused to take a shower after working out and having such strong body orders.
2. To make something complicated and intricate: Mary had serious depressions which were perplexing her regular physician and so he strongly urged her to see a psychiatrist who has had experience treating patients with such conditions.
2. To make something complicated and intricate: Mary had serious depressions which were perplexing her regular physician and so he strongly urged her to see a psychiatrist who has had experience treating patients with such conditions.
