multi-unit
|mul/ti-u/nit|
B2
/ˌmʌltiˈjuːnɪt/
multiple units
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-unit' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'unit' meaning 'a single thing or person regarded as a single and complete whole.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'multi-unit' evolved from the need to describe structures or systems that consist of multiple individual units.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any system with multiple parts, but it has become more commonly associated with real estate and housing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consisting of or involving multiple units, often used to describe buildings or structures that contain more than one separate living or working space.
The new development is a multi-unit apartment complex.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 23:09