multivoiced
|mul/ti/voiced|
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/ˌmʌltiˈvoɪst/
🇬🇧
/ˌmʌltiˈvɔɪst/
multiple voices
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multivoiced' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'voiced' meaning 'having a voice or sound'.
Historical Evolution
'multivoiced' was formed by combining the prefix 'multi-' with the word 'voiced', which has been used in English since the 15th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'voiced' referred to having a sound or voice, and with the addition of 'multi-', it evolved to mean having multiple voices or perspectives.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having multiple voices or perspectives.
The novel is multivoiced, offering different perspectives from each character.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 08:21