multi

More than one

Multi is a prefix meaning many or multiple, attached to countless words: multicultural, multitasking, multiplayer.

Standing alone, multi appears in casual speech as shorthand for something with multiple components: The new building is a multi—residential and commercial.

In gaming and online contexts, multi can mean an alternate account: He got banned for running multis.

quantity

manifold

Many and various

multiday · multiyear · multiweek · multimillion · multibillion · multimillionaire · multipage · multiscreen · multistep · multilevel

language

polyglot

One knowing many languages

scope

multilateral

Involving multiple parties

multipolar · multidomain · multiregional · multiethnic · multifaith · multiparty · multisector · multiagency · multisite · multistate

compound

multiplex

Multi-screen movie theater

multistorey · multistage · multihued · multitrack · multisystem · multiunit · multipack · multipart · multipiece · multiroom

function

multimodal

Using multiple forms

multiuse · multiskill · multirole · multiformat · multiservice · multisensory · multiway · multitool

Categories
Opposites
quantity/plurality

multimono

Single, as prefix

uni · single · mono- · uni- · one

complexity/simplicity

multisimple

Free of complexity

uniform · homogeneous · undivided · monolithic · unified

Phrases
Family

multiply, multiple, multitude, multiplication, mulch, multiplying, multinational, multicultural, multiplicity

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G