multiplayer
|mul-ti-play-er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈmʌltiˌpleɪər/
🇬🇧
/ˈmʌltiˌpleɪə/
multiple players
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multiplayer' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'player' referring to a participant in a game.
Historical Evolution
The term 'multiplayer' has been used in gaming contexts since the late 20th century, evolving with the rise of video games.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to board games or sports involving multiple players, but now it predominantly refers to video games.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or designed for more than one player.
The game offers a multiplayer mode for up to four players.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 00:36