multiplicative
|mul-ti-pli-ca-tive|
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/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪkətɪv/
relating to multiplication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multiplicative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'multiplicativus,' where 'multiplicare' meant 'to multiply.'
Historical Evolution
'multiplicativus' transformed into the French word 'multiplicatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'multiplicative' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to multiply,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to multiplication.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving multiplication.
The multiplicative property of zero states that any number multiplied by zero is zero.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45