multi-story
|mul/ti-sto/ry|
B1
/ˌmʌltiˈstɔːri/
multiple levels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-story' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'story' referring to 'a level of a building'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'multi-story' evolved from the need to describe buildings with more than one level, as urbanization increased.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any building with more than one level, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having multiple levels or floors.
The multi-story building offers a great view of the city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42