Multiplication

Pronunciation: /mʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of multiplication

noun a mathematical operation of finding the total when a number is added to itself a certain number of times

Example Sentences

A1 Multiplication is a basic math operation.

A2 I learned how to do multiplication in elementary school.

B1 Understanding multiplication is essential for solving complex math problems.

B2 The student used long multiplication to solve the math problem.

C1 Advanced calculus involves a lot of multiplication of functions.

C2 The scientist used matrix multiplication to analyze the data.

Examples of multiplication in a Sentence

formal Multiplication is a fundamental operation in mathematics that involves repeated addition.

informal I find multiplication easier than division.

slang I aced that multiplication test!

figurative The company's profits saw a multiplication effect after the new marketing strategy.

Grammatical Forms of multiplication

• past tense: multiplied
• plural: multiplications
• comparative: more multiplication
• superlative: most multiplication
• present tense: multiplies
• future tense: will multiply
• perfect tense: has multiplied
• continuous tense: is multiplying
• singular: multiplication
• positive degree: multiply
• infinitive: to multiply
• gerund: multiplying
• participle: multiplied

Origin and Evolution of multiplication

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'multiplication' originated from the Latin word 'multiplicare', which means to increase or make many.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'multiplication' has retained its original meaning of increasing or making many, but it has also become specifically associated with the mathematical operation of repeated addition.