multi-, mult-
(Latin: much, many; combining form of Latin multus "much, many"; which is related to the Greek mala, "very, very much, exceedingly")
multicasting
The process of sending out data across a network to a number of selected recipients at the same time.
multicavous
Having many holes or cavities.
multicellular, multicellularity
Consisting of many cells.
multiciliate
1. Having many cilia or hairlike projections from the surface of a cell; providing locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms.
2. Many tiny projecting threads, found with many others on a cell or microscopic organism, that beats rhythmically to aid the movement of a fluid past the cell or movement of the organism through liquid.
3. Any of the many short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids.
2. Many tiny projecting threads, found with many others on a cell or microscopic organism, that beats rhythmically to aid the movement of a fluid past the cell or movement of the organism through liquid.
3. Any of the many short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids.
multicipital
Possessing many heads; such as, muscles.
multicolor
Of many different colors.
multicontaminated
Contaminated by more than one kind of contaminant or infective agent.
multicostate
Possessing many ribs.
multicultural
Relating to, consisting of, or participating in the cultures of different countries, ethnic groups, or religions.
multidentate
Possessing many teeth or indentations.
multidigitate
Possessing many digits or many fingers.
multidimensional
Relating to or having more than three dimensions.
multidirectional (adjective), more multidirectional, most multidirectional
1. Regarding a movement in different directions: The new lawn mower that Mr. Smith had was multidirectional and covered the whole lawn moving this way and that way and all by itself!
2. Pertaining to the capability of progressing in several ways, or covering several aspects of a situation: A multidirectional learning experience can take place as a student exchange in a new country and the experience not only pertains to improving a foreign language, but also in learning about the culture, foods, and history of the country.
2. Pertaining to the capability of progressing in several ways, or covering several aspects of a situation: A multidirectional learning experience can take place as a student exchange in a new country and the experience not only pertains to improving a foreign language, but also in learning about the culture, foods, and history of the country.
multidisciplinary, multidiscipline
Studying or using several specialized subjects or skills.
multidisciplined
Combining many academic approaches, fields, or methods.
