multi

many

Spelled multi · multi-, combining form of multus 'much, many'

Latin multus means many: a multitude holds many people, multimedia combines several media, and a multicolored quilt displays many colors.

Words built from it

multifarious — Having many different kinds or aspects.
Latin multifarius (of many kinds), formed with multi- (many), + English -ous
multitude — A large number of people or things.
Latin multus (many) + -tudo (state or quantity) → multitudo → multitude
multiply — To increase in number or calculate a product.
Latin multi- (many) + the folding root in plicare → multiplex (many-fold) → multiplicare → multiply
multilateral — Involving several sides, groups, or countries.
multi- (many) + lateral, from Latin latus, lateris (side)
multimedia — Using several forms of communication, such as text, sound, and video.
multi- (many) + media (means of communication)
multicolored — Having many colors.
multi- (many) + colored
multiverse — A hypothetical collection of multiple universes.
multi- (many) substituted for uni- (one) in universe